Vegan roast spiced squash salad with tahini dressing

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 320g diced butternut squash

• 3 red onions (320g), cut into wedges

• 2 tbsp rapeseed oil

• 2 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 2 tbsp chopped thyme

• 125g quinoa

• ½ x 85g bag kale

• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds

• 2 tbsp tahini

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 garlic clove, finely grated

• 2 x 400g cans lentils or borlotti beans, very well drained

• 50g pomegranate seeds

• 4 generous handfuls of rocket

Instructions:

1. Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the squash and onions onto a large baking sheet and toss with 1 tsp of the oil. Spread out and sprinkle with the paprika, cumin and thyme, then roast for 30 mins.

2. Meanwhile, cook the quinoa following pack instructions, then drain well (or the base of the salad will be too wet).

3. Add the kale to the tray of veg, sprinkle over the seeds and return to the oven for 10 mins.

4. For the dressing, mix the tahini and remaining oil with the vinegar, garlic and 2 tbsp water.

5. Put the quinoa in a bowl and toss with the lentils or beans. Add the veg on top, then drizzle with the dressing, scatter over the pomegranate seeds and top with the rocket. Will keep chilled for up to three days.