Roasted Green Beans and Butternut Squash with Bacon and Pumpkin Seeds

This dish combines crispy roasted green beans with tender butternut squash cubes, topped with savory bacon bits and crunchy pumpkin seeds. The multi-layered texture offers an ultimate temptation to the taste buds, with the natural sweetness and aroma of the ingredients blending together during roasting, creating a warm and satisfying autumn flavor.

👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️

• Fresh green beans 200g

• Cooked butternut squash (peeled and cubed) 400g

• Bacon (sliced into small pieces) 3 slices

• Roasted pumpkin seeds 50g

• Olive oil 2 tablespoons

• Salt to taste

• Black pepper to taste

• Garlic mince 1 teaspoon

👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2. Wash and drain the green beans. Place the butternut squash cubes and bacon slices in separate sections of a baking dish. Drizzle evenly with olive oil, sprinkle with salt, black pepper, and garlic mince. Toss gently to combine.

3. Bake in the preheated oven on the middle rack for about 20 minutes, until the green beans are crispy, the squash is tender, and the bacon edges are slightly crispy.

4. Remove the baked ingredients, sprinkle with roasted pumpkin seeds, and gently toss before serving.

👉🏻✨TIPS

• Adjust the baking time according to personal preference; for a more caramelized flavor, bake a few minutes longer.

• Pre-roast the pumpkin seeds with a little salt and olive oil for enhanced texture.

👉🏻✨BENEFITS

• This dish is not only delicious but also provides abundant dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, and minerals, aiding digestion, boosting immunity, and making it an excellent choice for autumn nourishment.

👉🏻✨NUTRITIONAL

• Green beans are rich in plant protein and various vitamins, helping lower cholesterol and promote heart health.

• Butternut squash is high in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A, supporting eye health and skin wellness.

• Bacon provides animal protein and fat, contributing to a sense of fullness when consumed in moderation.

• Pumpkin seeds are packed with minerals like zinc and magnesium, beneficial for heart health and brain function.