A perfect vegetarian side dish for the fall, Roasted Acorn Squash with a fresh Arugula Salad and creamy dressing.
4
servings10
minutes30
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kcalA perfect vegetarian side dish for the fall, Roasted Acorn Squash with a fresh Arugula Salad and creamy dressing.
1 acorn squash
Sea salt & black pepper
1 tsp cinnamon
4 tbsp olive oil
Baby arugula
Olive oil & lemon juice, to taste
Dried cranberries (optional)
Sliced almonds
Dressing
Preheat the oven to 425F.
Scrub the squash clean, pat dry, and slice into triangles making sure to scoop out the seeds.
In a large mixing bowl, toss the squash with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and olive oil.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment. Spread the squash out in a single layer over the sheet. Bake in a middle rack about 20 minutes on the first side and flip the rinds to bake 8-10 minutes additional.
In the meantime, prepare the sauce in one bowl. Cover and set aside in the fridge. In a mixing bowl, Toss the arugula with salt pepper to taste and drizzle with oil and lemon juice.
To serve, spread the greens over a large serving platter. Place the roasted squash all over. Sprinkle with cranberries and almonds. Drizzle with a touch of sauce over the squash or serve it as a side.