ROASTED KALE BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND PEPITAS
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Roasted Kale Butternut Squash and Pepitas make for the ultimate healthy salad recipe and the perfect low-carb lunch. Vegetables have never tasted so good!
Roasted Kale Butternut Squash
I enjoy this simple roasted salad as a side dish. As well, you can drizzle it with a Basic Vinaigrette dressing for a little more flavor. (For the vinaigrette recipe below, it can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.)
There are variations to the recipe.
- First, you can replace the butternut squash with sweet potatoes or acorn squash.
- Also, you can add dried cranberries.
- Furthermore, you can use sunflower seeds, almonds, or pecans instead of (or in addition to) the pepitas.
- As well, you can add blue cheese, goat cheese, or feta cheese.
Roasted Kale Butternut Squash
- Kale. Kale is great for weight loss, rich in antioxidants, high in vitamin K, C, and A. It is also great for lowering cholesterol!
- Butternut squash. It can help boost the immune system and help to fight inflammation. It can help prevent certain types of cancers. Squash can also help to keep your bones healthy, reduce fatigue, and aid in weight loss.
- Pepitas. They’re also a low-calorie snack with 15 grams of heart-healthy fats and 9 grams of protein. As well, Pepitas are filled with beneficial vitamins and minerals, like iron, zinc, manganese, phosphorous, and magnesium.
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Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary based on the products used.
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Roasted Kale and Butternut Squash
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Ingredients
Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic clove minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Vegetables
- 3 cups kale washed, dried, and torn into pieces
- 1.5 cups butternut squash cubed
- ⅓ cup pepitas
Instructions
Vinaigrette
- In a pint-size jar, add vinegar, garlic, mustard, ¾ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of pepper.
- Cover and shake to dissolve the salt.
- Add the olive oil and shake to blend. Taste for seasoning and add more salt and/or pepper, if needed.
Vegetables
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the butternut squash with one tablespoon of olive oil and spread evenly on the baking sheet.
- Bake the squash for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Add the kale and pepitas to the sheet pan for the last 8-10 minutes.
- Serve warm as is. Or with freshly grated parmesan or romano cheese.
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are important to you, I recommend calculating them yourself.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
This is a great side dish for holiday meals–colorful, healthy, and easy to make!