Maple Roasted Pumpkin with Turkey Bacon: A Cozy Fall Delight
A delicious and comforting dish perfect for fall, featuring roasted pumpkin and savory 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
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the mixture over the pumpkin halves.
- Place the turkey bacon on top of the pumpkin.
- Roast the pumpkin in the oven for 30-40 minutes until tender.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some cinnamon or nutmeg on the pumpkin before roasting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of pumpkin with bacon
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Maple Roasted Pumpkin, cozy fall recipes, turkey bacon