Featured Recipe: Roasted Acorn Squash with Pomegranate over Arugula
11.18.2015
- By Lara Metz MS, RDN, CDN; Lara Metz Nutrition
Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving side? Look no further than this roasted acorn squash with pomegranate seeds and arugula recipe! So easy and delicious, plus it's loaded with antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids and fiber to fill you up (in a good way).
Ingredients (Yields 8 servings)
Olive oil cooking spray or 1 tbsp olive oil
2 medium acorn squash
Sea salt and fresh ground pepper
3 cups arugula
3/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lightly spray baking sheet with olive oil.
- Cut squash in half lengthwise and slice into 1 inch thick slices
- Remove seeds
- Spray with olive oil or drizzle oil over squash slices and season with salt and pepper to taste
- Roast for 30 minutes until golden turning over after 15 minutes
- Prepare arugula on a platter and place squash slices on top.
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and drizzle balsamic glaze to dress the salad
- Serve and enjoy!
** For an added pop of flavor, shave Parmesan cheese or sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds on top.
Check out Lara's tips for Thanksgiving eating and more recipes here.
About Lara
Lara Metz, MS, RDN, CDN is a veteran dietitian and food lover, dedicated to improving the health and well being of others through nutrition and lifestyle counseling. Launched in 2015, the goal of Lara Metz Nutrition is to empower clients, improve their energy, and encourage them to have a healthy relationship with food and develop a customized nutrition plan that is achievable and sustainable. Prior to launching Lara Metz Nutrition, Lara worked with her close friend and mentor, Keri Glassman, at Nutritious Life for ten years. She was the first full-time dietitian on staff to earn the Nutritious Life Certification. Lara holds a Master’s Degree of Clinical Nutrition as well as her RDN and CDN certifications from New York University. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Greater New York Dietetic Association, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, and Women’s Health and Reproductive Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group.
Lara Metz, MS, RDN, CDN is a veteran dietitian and food lover, dedicated to improving the health and well being of others through nutrition and lifestyle counseling. Launched in 2015, the goal of Lara Metz Nutrition is to empower clients, improve their energy, and encourage them to have a healthy relationship with food and develop a customized nutrition plan that is achievable and sustainable. Prior to launching Lara Metz Nutrition, Lara worked with her close friend and mentor, Keri Glassman, at Nutritious Life for ten years. She was the first full-time dietitian on staff to earn the Nutritious Life Certification. Lara holds a Master’s Degree of Clinical Nutrition as well as her RDN and CDN certifications from New York University. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Greater New York Dietetic Association, Nutrition Entrepreneurs, Weight Management Dietetic Practice Group, and Women’s Health and Reproductive Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. 
