I hope everyone’s New Year is off to a healthy and happy start! Have you begun taking action in honoring your health and fitness goals for the year? Remember the key is to plan in advance and take action each day, one day at a time. Whether you are looking for a new, nutritious recipe to add to your kitchen, or one specifically for your next meatless monday, below is a healthy, warm and tasty dish!
WARM BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CHICKPEA SALAD
adapted from eat.drink.smile.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
1 medium butternut squash (about 2 to 2 1/2 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 Tbsp olive oil
Salt
1 – 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (1 1/2 cups)
1/4 a medium red onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
For tahini dressing:
1 medium garlic clove, finely minced
pinch of salt
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 Tbsp well-stirred tahini
2 Tbsp water
2 Tbsp olive oil
Directions
Preheat the oven to 425°F.
In a large bowl, combine the butternut squash, garlic, olive oil, and a few pinches of salt. Toss the squash pieces until evenly coated. Roast them on a baking sheet for 25 minutes, or until soft. Remove from the oven and cool slightly.
Meanwhile, make the tahini dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, salt and lemon juice. Add the tahini and whisk to blend. Add the water and olive oil, whisk well, and taste for seasoning.
To assemble the salad, combine the squash, chickpeas, onion, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Add the tahini dressing to taste, and toss carefully. Serve immediately.
Year’s end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us. Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.”~Oprah Winfrey
Be Well. Be Moved. ~Meg @REJOOV
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