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Squash Rounds

Squash Rounds with Maple Whipped Cream combine caramelized Delicata squash, rich maple cream & tart pomegranate seeds for a beautiful fall / winter combo.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Squash
  • 2 delicata squash ideally, may sub other winter squash
  • 2 tablespoons butter or oil
Maple Whipped Cream
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ teaspoon maple extract plus 2 T powdered sugar or 2 T maple syrup or sugar
Garnish
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 24 fried sage leaves fresh leaves plus oil for frying

Instructions

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  1. Slice squash into rounds and remove seeds.
  2. To prepare the maple cream, whip cream until medium peaks form.  Add maple syrup or extract/powdered sugar and whip until incorporated.
  3. If using fried sage, place a shallow layer of oil in a small pan.  Fry the sage leaves until just crisp a few at a time.  Set on paper towel (or a piece of washable fabric) while the rest cook.
  4. In a large frying pan, heat one tablespoon of butter.  Add half of the squash rounds to the pan, browning both sides of the squash and cooking until tender. Transfer these to a plate and set in a warm oven to stay warm.  Repeat with the remaining butter and squash.
  5. To serve, divide the squash rounds onto four plates, top with maple cream then sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and fried sage, if using,

Nutrition Information

Calories 168kcal (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% Daily Value*

Calories 168kcal 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.