Miso Roasted Acorn Squash + Pomegranate Salad w/Waffled Cheddar Apple + Tahini Grilled Cheese Triangles.

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Miso Roasted Acorn Squash + Pomegranate Salad w/Waffled Cheddar Apple + Tahini Grilled Cheese Triangles.

At first, I was not sure if miso and cheese would go together, but let me tell you, they do. And so deliciously well. This salad may seem crazy from the title, and look simple from the pictures, but really it's a mix of both.

573 kcal /serving 30 min Serves 6 Medium American Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 in medium acorn squash (sliced 1/2-inch thick rounds and seeds removed)
  • 1 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp rounded white miso
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • 6 cups (1440ml) baby kale
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups (480ml) pomegranate juice
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1-2 tsp hot chile sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger
  • 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
  • arils from one pomegranate
  • 2 tbsp buter
  • 2 sesame seed bagels
  • 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 slice a small green apple (thinly)
  • 1/4 cup tahini

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the molasses, white miso, maple syrup and melted coconut oil, add a pinch of pepper.
  3. Next add the sliced acorn squash, toss well to coat.
  4. Spread the squash out in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  5. Roast until squash is tender and starting to caramelize, 35 to 45 minutes, flipping the squash halfway through cooking.
  6. Meanwhile make the dressing.
  7. Add the pomegranate juice to a small sauce pan and bring to a boil.
  8. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the juice is reduced to about 3/4 cup.
  9. Remove from the heat.
  10. Add the molasses, vinegar, sesame oil, hot chile sesame oil, fresh ginger, salt and pepper.
  11. Whisk to combine and taste, adjust to your liking.
  12. Stir in 1/4 cup pomegranate arils.
  13. Once the squash is done cooking, preheat your waffle maker to medium-low heat (or use a griddle/skillet).
  14. Butter the outside of you bagels.
  15. On the inside, add a slice of cheddar, a few slices of apples and a drizzle of tahini.
  16. Add another slice of cheddar and then the top half of the bagel.
  17. Repeat with the other bagel.
  18. Add one bagel at a time to the waffle maker, slowly pressing it down as it cooks.
  19. Cook about 2-3 minutes or until the bagel is lightly crisped.
  20. Repeat with the remaining bagel.
  21. Divide the kale among plates.
  22. Sprinkle with remaining pomegranate arils and drizzle with the dressing.
  23. Add the roasted squash.
  24. Slice each bagel into quarters and place over top of the salad.
  25. Drizzle with more dressing if desired.
  26. Eat while warm!.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

573 Calories
13.1g Protein 11% DV
68.8g Carbs 24% DV
29.5g Fat 38% DV
5.8g Fiber 15% DV
38.4g Sugars
632mg Sodium 42% DV
21mg Cholesterol 6% DV
Health Labels Vegetarian Pescatarian Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free Kosher
Allergen Info Gluten Wheat Tree Nuts Fodmap

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category salad
Meal Type Lunch
Tags healthy, seasonal, salad