Roasted Maple Glazed Acorn Squash
Ingredients:
Maple Glazed Acorn Squash
1 acorn squash, seeded and sliced
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
¼ cup maple syrup, warmed
salt and pepper to taste
garnish:
fried sage leaves, optional (lightly sauté in butter or coconut oil for a few minutes)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place sliced squash in a large bowl and drizzle with oil (Season with salt and pepper and gently toss together) Place on baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle tops of squash with brown sugar.
4. Roast squash for 35 to 40 minutes occasionally tossing around, gently, to avoid sticking.
5. 7 to 10 minutes before roasting is completely, brush a small amount of maple syrup over each piece of squash and finish roasting.
6. Top with fried sage, if using, and serve warm.
*Serves 4 to 6. Recipe can be doubled for larger groups.
Nutrition: Very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Folate and Magnesium, and a very good source of Vitamin C, Thiamin, Potassium and Manganese. Delicious and nutritious!
