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Roasted Delicata Squash with Apples

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A cozy autumn dish celebrating the flavors of delicata squash and Gala apples, roasted to perfection and served on a bed of kale.

Ingredients

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  • 2 delicata squash (halved lengthwise and seeded, cut into ½-inch pieces)
  • ½ cup pearl onions (halved)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
  • 2 tablespoons pepitas and/or pine nuts
  • 2 cups torn lacinato kale (2 to 3 leaves)
  • 6 sage leaves (chopped)
  • Leaves from 3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 small gala apple (diced)
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (for the dressing)
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ garlic clove (minced)
  • ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon maple syrup
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
  2. On the baking sheet, spread the sliced squash and halved pearl onions. Drizzle generously with olive oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss everything to coat well.
  3. Roast in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the squash is golden brown on all sides and the onions are soft and caramelized. Turn halfway through for even cooking.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of olive oil, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Set aside.
  5. In a small pan over medium-low heat, toss the pepitas with a pinch of salt and cook until toasted, roughly 2 minutes. Keep stirring to prevent burning. Set aside.
  6. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the torn kale, chopped sage, and thyme. Add the warm roasted squash and onions, diced apple, half the pepitas, and half the dressing. Toss to coat.
  7. Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe serving dish and return it to the oven for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until the kale is just wilted and the apples are warm.
  8. Before serving, drizzle the remaining dressing on top and sprinkle with the remaining pepitas.

Notes

Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for even cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/delicata-squash-apple-autumn-dish/

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