Roast Pumpkin Recipe 🎃
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Description:
We’ve all heard of roasting pumpkin seeds — now you can roast the pumpkin too! Makes a colorful and tasty side dish for a number of meals, but it’s especially delightful with chicken or fish. Feel free to experiment with different spices or keep it simple with just salt and pepper for an equally satisfying version.
Recipe Category:
Vegetable 🥦
Keywords:
Low Protein, Vegan 🌱, Low Cholesterol, Healthy 🍏, Thanksgiving 🦃, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Easy 🌟
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | pumpkin |
| 2 tbsp | olive oil |
| 3-4 | chili peppers |
| 1 | garlic clove |
| 2 tsp | chili powder |
| To taste | salt and pepper |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 226.7
- Fat: 20.7g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 17.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 11.2g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Sugar: 2.9g
- Protein: 1.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare Spiced Oil Paste:
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, chopped chili peppers, minced garlic, and chili powder.
- Mix well until it forms a smooth paste.
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Coat Pumpkin Chunks:
- Cut the pumpkin into chunks or wedges, removing the seeds and strings.
- Add the pumpkin pieces to the bowl of spiced oil paste.
- Thoroughly coat each pumpkin chunk with the paste until they’re well-covered.
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Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
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Arrange Pumpkin on Baking Sheet:
- Place the pumpkin chunks on a non-stick baking sheet or a tray lined with foil.
- Spread them out evenly to ensure even cooking.
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Season and Roast:
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the pumpkin chunks according to your taste.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven.
- Roast the pumpkin for about 60 minutes or until it’s tender.
- You may find the pumpkin is cooked before the hour is up, but keeping it in the oven and turning it occasionally will help it become nice and crispy.
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Serve Warm:
- Once roasted to perfection, remove the pumpkin from the oven.
- Serve warm as a delightful side dish alongside your favorite main course.
Enjoy this flavorful and healthy roasted pumpkin dish! It’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a festive Thanksgiving feast. Feel free to customize the spices to suit your taste preferences. 🍽️
