Oh the delight of cooking with seasonal fresh ingredients and the idea of Superfoods, or mostly plant-based, which I am testing out recently is the inspiration for tonight’s dinner.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small butternut squash, halved, peeled, and cut into 1/4 inch half circles
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 cup raw pepitas
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 head kale, shredded
- 4 cups shredded brussels sprouts
- arils from 1 pomegranate
- 4-6 fresh figs (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded gouda cheese {no cheese for me or feta if you twist my arm dear family}
POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE
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- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
- 1/4 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
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