Roasted winter squash, farro and garlicky kale salad
Discover a delightful combination of roasted winter squash, hearty farro, and flavorful garlicky kale in this mouthwatering salad. Perfect for a satisfying meal!
Ingredients:
- 1 Medium butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 Red onion, peeled and sliced into 1 inch wedges
- 1 cup farro
- Drizzle of balsamic, use good quality if you can
- 1 bunch Curly kale, de-stemmed and torn into bite sized pieces
- 2 Cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Pomegranate arils
- 1/2 cup Walnuts, well toasted
- 110g Goat cheese, crumbled
- 1/2 cup Mint, torn
- 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
- 1 Lemon, zested
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 220 °C. Coat butternut squash cubes and red onion wedges with a couple of drizzles of olive oil, then season well with salt, pepper, and a dash of red pepper flakes. Spread the vegetables on two baking sheets (lined with parchment paper for easy cleaning) and bake for 30-45 minutes, turning halfway through, until the squash and red onion are nicely caramelized. Allow the veggies to cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes to set.
- While the vegetables are roasting, prepare the farro. Bring a large pot of water to a boil as if you were cooking pasta. Season the water generously, add the farro, and cook until it is just tender, around 20-25 minutes for most farro varieties. Drain the farro and mix it with a bit of olive oil and a few tablespoons of balsamic vinegar.
- Moving on to the kale. Heat a large pan over medium heat, pour in a bit of oil, the thinly sliced garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes. After half a minute, add the kale and stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until it wilts. Be careful not to overcook it. The kale should stay slightly crispy. Season with salt to your preference.
- To assemble, layer the roasted squash and red onions, cooked farro, sautéed kale with garlic, mint, pomegranate seeds, toasted walnuts, and crumbled goat cheese in a wide, shallow bowl. Garnish with the zest of a lemon and a pinch of flaky sea salt, if available. Enjoy!
Summary:
- Calories: 1929 kcal
- Fat: 92 g
- Protein: 72 g
- Carbs: 242 g
- Potassium: 4223 mg
- Magnesium: 653 mg