Chili Brown Sugar Delicata Squash with Pears

By nancytripp

Ingredients

• 1 lb delicata squash, (about 1 large)
• 2 medium ripe but firm pears, sliced
• 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground pepper
• 2 slices bacon
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp light brown sugar
• 1 tsp chili powder

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat over to 425

Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out the seeds
Cut crosswise into 1/4 inch slices.
Toss in large bowl w/ pears, oil, salt and pepper.
Spread on a large baking sheet.
Roast squash and pears until just tender, stirring once or twice, 20 - 25 min.
Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over med. heat until crisp
Transfer to paper towel
Discard all but two tsps fat from pan.
Over medium heat, stir in water, brown sugar and chili powder.
Add the squash and pears; toss to coat.
Crumble the bacon on top.