Maple Roasted Pumpkin: Easy Fall Dish with Turkey Bacon Delight
Enjoy the seasonal flavors of autumn with this delicious Maple Roasted Pumpkin dish that features crispy turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pumpkin
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds.
- Cut the turkey bacon into small pieces and cook in a skillet until crispy.
- In a bowl, mix together the maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss the pumpkin halves with the maple mixture and bacon pieces.
- Place the pumpkin halves on a baking sheet and roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
- Once tender, remove from the oven and serve warm.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, add more maple syrup as desired.
- This dish pairs well with a salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 half of pumpkin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Maple Roasted Pumpkin, Fall Dish, Turkey Bacon