Chili-Brown Sugar Delicata Squash with Pears

Ingredients

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  1 Pound delicata squash
  
  


• 2 medium ripe but firm pears, sliced


• 2 tsbp extra-virgin olive oil


• 1/4 tsp salt


• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper


• 2 slices bacon


• 2 tsbp water


• 1 tsbp light brown sugar


• 1 tsp chili powder

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.


2. Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out the seeds. Cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. Toss in a large bowl with pears, oil, salt and pepper. Spread on a large baking sheet.


3. Roast the squash and pears until just tender, stirring once or twice, 20 to 25 minutes.


4. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.


5. Discard all but 2 teaspoons fat from the 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.

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