ROASTED SQUASH WITH GOAT CHEESE AND POACHED CRANBERRIES

Roasted Squash with Goat Cheese and Poached Cranberries image

Categories Squash

Number Of Ingredients 10

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1 butternut squash, sliced crosswise into 6 rounds
1 tablespoons Olive oil
1 splash Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups Fresh Cranberries
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
4 ounces log goat cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup roasted and salted pepitas

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together squash and oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper. Roast, turning once, until golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
2. Combine cranberries, maple syrup, orange juice, and rosemary in a medium saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until cranberries begin to pop, 10 to 12 minutes.
3. Stir together goat cheese and heavy cream in a bowl until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Serve squash topped with cheese mixture, cranberries, and pepitas.