Arugula with Maple-Roasted Pumpkin
- 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
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add arugula and pumpkin to dressing, and toss to combine.
- Sprinkle salad with toasted pumpkin seeds and crumbled feta cheese, and serve immediately.
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 515
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Cholesterol: 38mg
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Protein: 17.4g
- Sodium: 979mg
- Fiber: 5.2g
sugar, olive oil, garlic, red pepper, salt, maple syrup, lime juice, mustard, arugula, pumpkin seeds, feta cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/arugula-with-maple-roasted-pumpkin-394052 (may not work)