Pumpkin and pomegranate quinoa salad

Name: Pumpkin and pomegranate quinoa salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 portions
Ingredients: 400 g butternut pumpkin; 1 - 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 ½ tbsp pure maple syrup; 1 - 2 tbsp sesame seeds; 700 g water; 1 tsp salt; 2 pinches ground black pepper; 200 g quinoa; 30 g raw almonds; 30 g cashews; 40 g avocado oil; 1 spring onion/shallot; 2 sprigs fresh mint; 20 g lemon juice; 50 g fresh baby spinach leaves; 1 pomegranate