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 ...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. 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
Swaps: swede, parsnip, acorn squash
peeled, sliced into 2cm thick half moons
za’atar
quinoa
red, black or mixed (washed well)
or PB alternative
harissa paste
cucumber
Swaps: pak choy, fennel
diced
diced
mint
Swaps: parsley, coriander
sliced
pomegranate (seeds)
Swaps: red grapes
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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