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Arugula with Maple-Roasted Pumpkin

Roasted garlic serves as the base of the salad dressing. The allium not only adds depth of flavor but can also help lower cholesterol. Pumpkin is rich in potassium, fiber, and vitamin C.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 sugar pumpkin (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
6 garlic cloves (unpeeled)
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 pounds arugula (2 to 3 bunches, thick stems removed), washed well and dried
1/4 cup raw hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas), toasted (page 57)
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 450°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine pumpkin pieces with 2 tablespoons oil, the garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with black pepper. Toss to combine, then spread in an even layer. Roast, tossing occasionally, until pumpkin is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.

    Step 2

    Remove garlic from sheet and reserve. Drizzle pumpkin with 2 tablespoons maple syrup; toss to coat. Return to oven and continue roasting, tossing occasionally, until pumpkin is glazed, 10 to 15 minutes more; let cool.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, cut off root ends of garlic cloves; squeeze out garlic and mash to a paste with the side of a large knife. Transfer to a large bowl. Add lime juice, mustard, remaining 1 teaspoon maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons oil until emulsifi ed.

    Step 4

    Add arugula and pumpkin to dressing, and toss to combine. Sprinkle salad with toasted pumpkin seeds and crumbled feta cheese, and serve immediately.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 515

    Step 7

    Saturated Fat: 10g

    Step 8

    Unsaturated Fat: 17g

    Step 9

    Cholesterol: 38mg

    Step 10

    Carbohydrates: 46g

    Step 11

    Protein: 17.4g

    Step 12

    Sodium: 979mg

    Step 13

    Fiber: 5.2g

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