Butternut Squash with Honey Harissa Dressing

The combination of soft butternut squash, juicy pomegranate, nutty quinoa and a spicy-sweet honey harissa dressing is perfect. This hearty salad will ...become a go-to for quick meals, plus we've packed it with healthy fats to support brain health. Read more The combination of soft butternut squash, juicy pomegranate, nutty quinoa and a spicy-sweet honey harissa dressing is perfect. This hearty salad will become a go-to for quick meals, plus we've packed it with healthy fats to support brain health.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
35 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
No
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
ALTERNATIVELY
Vegan
Contains
Dairy, Nuts
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

17g
Protein
604kcal
Calories
36g
Total Fat
58g
Carbs
18g
Sugars
14g
Fibre
248mg
Calcium
19%
 
7mg
Iron
39%
 
182mg
Magnesium
43%
 
1317mg
Potassium
28%
 
523mg
Sodium
23%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.4mcg
Vitamin B12
17%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
6mg
Vitamin E
40%
 
158mcg
Vitamin B9
40%
 
973mcg
Vitamin A
108%
 
89mg
Vitamin C
99%
 
3.3mg
Zinc
30%
 
38mcg
Vitamin K
32%
 
0.8mg
Copper
89%
 
0.4mg
Vitamin B2
31%
 
3.9mg
Vitamin B3
24%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B6
35%
 
321mg
Phosphorus
26%
 
Protein: 17g; Calories: 604kcal; Total Fat: 36g; Carbs: 58g; Sugars: 18g; Fibre: 14g; Calcium: 248mg (19%); Iron: 7mg (39%); Magnesium: 182mg (43%); Potassium: 1317mg (28%); Sodium: 523mg (23%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.4mcg (17%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 6mg (40%); Vitamin B9: 158mcg (40%); Vitamin A: 973mcg (108%); Vitamin C: 89mg (99%); Zinc: 3.3mg (30%); Vitamin K: 38mcg (32%); Copper: 0.8mg (89%); Vitamin B2: 0.4mg (31%); Vitamin B3: 3.9mg (24%); Vitamin B6: 0.6mg (35%); Phosphorus: 321mg (26%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
fibre
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Herbs &
spices
ALTERNATIVELY
Vegan
Contains
Dairy, Nuts

Ingredients

Serves 2
butternut squash
peeled, sliced into 2cm thick half moons
za’atar
quinoa
red, black or mixed (washed well)
or PB alternative
harissa paste
cucumber
diced
diced
mint
sliced
pomegranate (seeds)
pecans
feta cheese
or PB alternative
water
boiled, for the quinoa
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Method

1

Gather your ingredients and preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

2

Add the squash to a large baking tray. Drizzle with half the oil and sprinkle with the za’atar. Season well and roast until softened for about 25-30 mins.

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