Ingredients
1 lb. pumpkin, peeled, seeded and sliced into 1/8” -1/4” slices
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
4 cups arugula
3 cups spinach greens
1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked (3/4 cup dry)
1/2 cup toasted pecans
1 cup spiced pumpkin seeds (see additional recipe)
Vinaigrette
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. orange juice
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. honey
4 Tbsp. olive oil
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
Toss pumpkin slices with olive oil, salt, pepper and paprika. Spread pumpkin in a single layer on foil-lined cookie sheet. Roast pumpkin until golden and tender, about 15-18 minutes. Allow to cool. Chop roughly.
Place pecans on a separate baking sheet and toast for 3-5 minutes. Cool.
While pumpkin and pecans are roasting, whisk the dressing ingredients together and refrigerate.
Combine arugula, spinach greens, quinoa, toasted pecans and spiced pumpkin seeds. Dress with refrigerated vinaigrette and top with pumpkin seeds.
Yield: 8 servings
Nutritional information
Per serving: 243 calories, 17.4g fat, 4.7g protein, 19.1g carbohydrate, 2.7g dietary fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 405mg potassium, 51.7mg calcium.
How to cook quinoa
Place 3/4 cup quinoa and 1 1/2 cups water in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes. Strain and fluff with a fork.
