Arugula with Maple-Roasted Pumpkin

Name: Arugula with Maple-Roasted Pumpkin
Ingredients: 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

11 ingredients

22 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 450F.
2

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.
3

Toss to combine, then spread in an even layer.
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Roast, tossing occasionally, until pumpkin is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
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Remove garlic from sheet and reserve.
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Drizzle pumpkin with 2 tablespoons maple syrup; toss to coat.
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Return to oven and continue roasting, tossing occasionally, until pumpkin is glazed, 10 to 15 minutes more; let cool.
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Meanwhile, cut off root ends of garlic cloves; squeeze out garlic and mash to a paste with the side of a large knife.
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Transfer to a large bowl.
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Add lime juice, mustard, remaining 1 teaspoon maple syrup, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper.
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Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons oil until emulsifi ed.
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Add arugula and pumpkin to dressing, and toss to combine.
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Sprinkle salad with toasted pumpkin seeds and crumbled feta cheese, and serve immediately.
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 515
16

Saturated Fat: 10g
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Unsaturated Fat: 17g
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Cholesterol: 38mg
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Carbohydrates: 46g
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Protein: 17.4g
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Sodium: 979mg
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Fiber: 5.2g