Roasted Holiday Acorn Squash

Ingredients (23)

• For the Pumpkin Seeds:
• 4 Tablespoons Pumpkin Seeds
• 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• Pinch Chili Powder optional
• For the Squash:
• 2 Acorn Squash halved, seeds removed, and cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 3 Tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup
• 1 Orange for juice and zest
• 6 Tablespoons Butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger finely grated, peeled
• 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
• Arils (seeds) from 1 pomegranate
• 3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar divided
• 4-6 Sage Leaves
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 3 Sprigs Thyme plus thyme leaves for garnish
• Kosher Salt
• Feta or goat cheese