Cinnamon Roasted Delicata Squash with Balsamic-Fig Compote
 
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Serves: 2-3 servings
Ingredients
For the squash
  • 1 delicata squash, halved (or sliced into wedges - see different cooking directions below on step 3)
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • sea salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary or sage, chopped
For the balsamic-fig compote
  • 1 c water
  • ¾ c balsamic vinegar
  • 8 fresh figs, de-stemmed and quartered (you could also use dried figs or a combination of both fresh and dried)
  • optional: 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. For squash halves: Place the squash face down on the baking sheet, and bake for 25 minutes. OR For squash wedges: toss the squash in melted coconut oil. Add the rest of the ingredients. Cook for 45 minutes, turning once halfway.
  3. That’s it! When it’s fork-able and golden brown (you can also turn it over and broil for a minute to get a crisp on the skin), top each half with cinnamon, ginger, sea salt, rosemary, and a spoon of coconut oil.
  4. While the squash is baking, make your compote: Combine the vinegar, water, figs, and rosemary in a small skillet or saucepan. Simmer (low heat) for about 20-30 minutes, until the mixture becomes thick. The longer you cook it, the longer it’ll reduce and thicken - just keep checking on it and stirring every once in a while so it doesn’t burn!
  5. Mash the figs up with a fork so the sauce has more of a jelly-like consistency. Taste and adjust: if it’s too sweet, add a little vinegar. If it’s too thick, add some water. If it’s too tart, reduce it a little more. DON’T stick your nose into it to smell. Just don’t do it. it hurts. Unless you like inhaling vinegar and burning your nose, then by all means go ahead!
  6. Serve the compote drizzled over the squash. Mmmm.
Notes
Store any of the compote leftovers in the refrigerator. It’ll have more of a jello-like consistency one it’s in the fridge, so if you like, soften it up before using again in the microwave for about 20 seconds before using it.
Recipe by Dana Monsees Nutrition at https://www.realfoodwithdana.com/roasted-delicata-squash-with-balsamic-fig-compote/