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Roasted Butternut Squash and Pears

Roasted Butternut Squash and Pears
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Roasted Butternut Squash and Pears a try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 2g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 186 calories. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. If you have butter, onion, butternut squash, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Instructions

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Heat the oven to 475°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
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Place a baking sheet in the oven as it heats.
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Mix the salt, rosemary, and pepper in a small bowl; set aside
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Prepare the squash: Peel off the skin with a vegetable peeler. Trim the top and bottom.
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Cut the neck from the bulb of the squash. Halve each piece lengthwise and scrape out the seeds.
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Cut the squash into 3/4-inch cubes and place in a large bowl.Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and add it to the squash.
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Add half of the reserved salt mixture and toss to combine.
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Remove the hot baking sheet from the oven and spread the squash into an even layer on it. Roast until the squash is golden brown on the bottom, about 25 minutes. Using a flat spatula, stir and continue roasting until knife tender, about 10 minutes more. Meanwhile, prepare the onion and pears.
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Cut the onion into medium dice; set aside. Peel, core, and cut the pears into large dice; set aside. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a large frying pan over medium heat.
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Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
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Add the pears and remaining half of the salt mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pears are knife tender, about 5 to 6 minutes more.
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Remove the pan from the heat.When the squash is ready, add it to the pan with the onions and pears, toss to combine, and serve.
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Ready In1 h, 10 m.
Servings6
Health Score10
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DietsGluten FreeLacto Ovo VegetarianPrimal
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