Ingredients
1 medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed
1 lb carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds or batons
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
4 cups fresh arugula
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup tahini
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2-3 tbsp warm water
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare two large baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step 2: In a large bowl, toss the cubed butternut squash and sliced carrots with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Step 3: Spread the vegetables in a single layer across the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are not crowded.
Step 4: Roast for 30-35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the vegetables are tender and edges are caramelized and golden brown.
Step 5: While the vegetables roast, whisk together the tahini, maple syrup, lemon juice, minced garlic, and warm water in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
Step 6: Allow the roasted vegetables to cool for 5 minutes. In a large serving bowl, combine the arugula with the roasted carrots and squash.
Step 7: Drizzle the maple-tahini dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 8: Top with toasted pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds before serving your roasted carrot and butternut squash salad.
Notes
For extra sweetness, you can add a pinch of cinnamon to the vegetables before roasting.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT35M
- Category: Main Dishes & Savory Recipes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg