Spinach, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds are beneficial foods for their high magnesium content, a calming, essential mineral that many of us are lacking.
Adding in magnesium rich foods at stressful times, like the holidays, are a wonderful way to keep your balance and maintain your calm.
Tumeric spice is anti-inflammatory, and is a great addition to your spice cupboard year round.
Ingredients
1 butternut squash, approximately 2 1/4 pounds
1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for squash, plus 2 tablespoons for dressing
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup water, boiled
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
4 ounces (about 3 cups) spinach and other salad leaves if desired
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted or sesame seeds toasted
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Cube the butternut squash into 1 inch cubes, or purchase already cubed.
Put the butternut into a bowl with the salt, spices, and 2 tablespoons oil and stir until covered, then add to baking sheet. (Don’t clean the bowl yet.)
Bake the squash for 30-40 minutes. Check to see if it is cooked through by piercing with a fork; some squashes cook faster than others.
Add the golden raisins to the spice-smeared bowl and cover with the freshly boiled water; once cooled, whisk in the vinegar and the 2 tablespoons oil that remain. Put the salad leaves over a large plate or bowl and arrange the butternut pieces on top. Sprinkle with the toasted pumpkin seeds. Scrape the raisin-studded dressing out of the bowl to dribble over it all, and toss gently before serving.
That sounds so delicious! I’m getting the ingredients and fixing this tomorrow. Thank you Nutritional Goddess!
Thanks, Sheen!! It’s a good one! Enjoy and let me know how you like it.
H.
I’m on it! And not too complicated :0)
Thank you Holli.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Ellie
this looks so good. I will try this for sure.
Great to hear, Jodie.. Have a Happy Thanksgiving:)
I’m unable to print the recipie. Any ideas ?