Roast Salmon with Pumpkin & Kale

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds salmon fillets, skin on
• 4 cups pumpkin, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups kale, stems removed, leaves torn
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. 01
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. 02
   In a large baking dish, toss the pumpkin cubes with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until well coated.
3. 03
   Roast the pumpkin in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until it starts to soften and caramelize.
4. 04
   Meanwhile, rub the salmon fillets with lemon juice, and season with the remaining salt and pepper.
5. 05
   Remove the baking dish from the oven and add the salmon fillets to the dish, pushing the pumpkin to the sides.
6. 06
   Scatter the kale over the salmon and pumpkin, drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
7. 07
   Return the dish to the oven and roast for another 20-25 minutes, until the salmon is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork, and the kale is crispy.
8. 08
   Serve warm, ensuring each portion includes salmon, roasted pumpkin, and crispy kale.