Roasted Sweet Basil Squash With Wild Rice and Mustard Greens Salad

Roasted Sweet Basil Squash With Wild Rice and Mustard Greens Salad

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This buttery, autumn squash is slowly roasted to intensify its sweet flavor in a salty and spicy basil marinade, and served with a peppery seasonal salad. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tamari 
  • 1 cup sesame oil 
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup 
  • 1 lime zested and juiced 
  • 2 tbsp grated, fresh ginger  
  • 2 crushed garlic cloves  
  • 1/2 cup of basil stems removed 
  • 2 ½-inch thick wedges of onion squash seeds removed 
  • for the wild rice salad: 
  • 1/2 cup cooked wild rice  
  • 1 cup sliced red cabbage very finely  
  • 3/4 cup mustard leaves 

Nutrition

4 servings
280 calories
6g protein
36g carbs
14g fat
5g fiber

Instructions (click to mark complete)

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking tray and baking paper. 

2

For the squash, in a glass jar, place tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, lime zest and juice, ginger, and garlic, and shake thoroughly to combine

For the squash, in a glass jar, place tamari, sesame oil, maple syrup, lime zest and juice, ginger, and garlic, and shake thoroughly to combine. Add basil leaves. 

3

Onto lined baking tray, place squash, spaced slightly apart

Onto lined baking tray, place squash, spaced slightly apart. Pour ¾ of marinade over squash and toss to coat. Bake 35 to until soft, flipping squash over half way through. 

4

For the wild rice salad, in a large bowl, toss wild with cabbage, mustard leaves and remaining marinade

For the wild rice salad, in a large bowl, toss wild with cabbage, mustard leaves and remaining marinade. 

5

Onto two serving plates, place squash and serve with salad

Onto two serving plates, place squash and serve with salad.