Sweet and Savory Roasted Delicata Squash and Pear
 
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Roasted Delicate Squash and pears that has been tossed in a coconut oil and maple syrup mixture that was sprinkled with brown sugar and salt.
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 Delicata Squash, large (591 grams)
  • 2 medium pears, seeded, diced ¼" thick
  • ½ tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 2 tsp. brown sugar
  • salt
  • a few dried cherries (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  2. Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray; set a side.
  3. Cut squash in half length wise. Scrap out the seeds and cut squash into ¼" pieces.
  4. Add squash and pears to a bowl, top with coconut oil and maple syrup. Toss until the squash and pears are coated. I used my hands. Place the mixture onto prepare baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and brown sugar.
  5. Bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes until squash is for tender, flipping half way through.
  6. Place in a bowl or plate, toss with dried cherries and serve. A great compliment to pork or turkey.
Notes
Calories per serving: 125, Fat: 1.8, Cholesterol: 0, Sodium: 30, Potassium: 119, Carbs: 28, Fiber: 4, Sugar: 17, Protein: 2
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ¼ of the recipe
Recipe by PB + P Design at https://www.peanutbutterandpeppers.com/2014/09/07/sweet-and-savory-roasted-delicata-squash-and-pear-sundaysupper/