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Roasted Acorn Squash with Arugula Pesto and Pomegranate
Roasted acorn squash with arugula pesto and pomegranate is a great side dish addition to any meal!
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
35
minutes
mins
Total Time
55
minutes
mins
Servings:
2
Author:
Julie Chiou
Equipment
Large rimmed baking sheet
Ingredients
1/2
1x
2x
3x
1
inch
large acorn squash
washed and sliced into half moons, about 1/4- in thickness (leave the outer skin on)
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
1
recipe for arugula pesto
Pomegranate seeds
Instructions
Preheat oven to
425
°F
(
218
°C
)
Spread out sliced acorn squash onto a large baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle salt and pepper on top then toss to coat.
1 inch large acorn squash,
Olive oil,
Salt and pepper
Roast in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until squash is tender and softened.
While the squash is still warm, place pesto on top the squash and sprinkle pomegranate seeds all over.
1 recipe for arugula pesto,
Pomegranate seeds
Serve warm.
Notes
You will have leftover arugula pesto. Here are some recipes you can use it in:
Arugula Pesto Pasta with Goat Cheese
,
Arugula Walnut Pesto Sundried Tomato Pasta
Nutrition
Serving:
1
acorn squash
|
Calories:
88
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
22
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
1
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
1
mg
|
Sodium:
11
mg
|
Potassium:
748
mg
|
Fiber:
3
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
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