Warm Pumpkin, Spinach, Prawn Salad With Chilli- Lime Dressing

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 3
Warm Pumpkin, Spinach, Prawn Salad With Chilli-Lime Dressing for a Healthy Lunch
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Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon chile pepper jam
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 kg pumpkin , cut into 5cm cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
16 prawns , deveined leaving heads and tails intact
125 g baby spinach leaves or 125 g similar greens
1 red onion , thinly sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
363
Sugar
13g
Fat
13g
This warm pumpkin, spinach, and prawn salad with chilli-lime dressing is a delicious combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that make for a satisfying meal. The salad is packed with a variety of ingredients that come together for a mouth-watering texture and taste. The pumpkin provides a natural sweetness that balances well with the spiciness of the chilli-lime dressing, and the prawns add a rich and savory flavor to the dish. The salad is easy to make and perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner that is both satisfying and delicious.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2.In a small bowl, whisk together chile pepper jam, lime juice, fish sauce, palm sugar, and chicken stock.
3.In a separate bowl, toss the pumpkin with 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, and spread it out on a baking tray. Roast the pumpkin for about 30 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
4.In a large skillet over high heat, add the remaining vegetable oil and fry the prawns for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
5.In a large serving bowl, mix the baby spinach leaves or similar greens, red onion, roasted pumpkin, and cooked prawns together.
6.Pour the dressing over the salad, toss, and serve.

PROS

This pumpkin, spinach, and prawn salad is loaded with protein and healthy greens, making it a nutritious meal for lunch or light dinner.

The salad is easy to prepare and makes for a colorful and flavorful plate.

CONS

Although this salad is healthy and nutritious, it may not be suitable for those with seafood allergies or aversions in taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is high in protein, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and antioxidants which can help boost the immune system, protect against chronic diseases, and aid in digestion.
The pumpkin in this recipe contains a high content of carotenoids that help reduce inflammation, while the prawns provide an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.

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