Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate Dressing
Pomegranate – the ancient Fruit Of Love – makes for the best Date Night Side Dish!
Ingredients
For the Butternut Squash...
- 1 large butternut squash, skin and seeds removed, cut in to 1-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
For the Pomegranate Dressing…
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tsp honey mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
For the Pomegranate Dressing…
- Whisk together 1 tbsp of oil, honey mustard, and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and pepper, and then fold in the pomegranate seeds.
For the Roasted Butternut Squash…
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, toss the squash pieces with 2 tbsp of oil, and sprinkle generously with salt and ground black pepper.
- Lay the pieces out on a large baking sheet, and roast in the oven until cooked through and starting to brown, (about 25 minutes).
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Toss the squash pieces with the pomegranate dressing, and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Butternut Squash with Pomegranate Dressing
Amount Per Serving (8 oz)
Calories 383
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 15g
Sodium 41mg2%
Potassium 1376mg39%
Carbohydrates 50g17%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 39863IU797%
Vitamin C 84mg102%
Calcium 183mg18%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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