Recipe
Spicy Roasted Pumpkin
Delight in this zesty roasted pumpkin dish that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. The pumpkin is peeled, seeded, and cut into hearty chunks, then seasoned with a blend of olive oil, salt, pepper, and aromatic cumin before being roasted to perfection. This versatile dish can be served as a delightful vegetable side or stored for delicious future recipes like soups and pasta creations.
Ingredients
2 | lbs fresh pumpkin, peeled and seeded |
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2 | tablespoons olive oil |
1 | teaspoon ground cumin or cumin seed |
Instructions
For Roasting Pumpkin | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). |
| 2. | Quarter the pumpkin, then carefully peel and seed it. |
| 3. | Cut the pumpkin into chunky 2-inch cubes. |
| 4. | Place the pumpkin in a large and sturdy roasting tray. |
| 5. | Add the olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin, and mix well to ensure all pumpkin pieces are coated. |
| 6. | Bake in the oven for about 30 to 45 minutes, until the pumpkin is soft and lightly browned. |
| 7. | Serve as a vegetable side or freeze for future savory dishes. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 122.1 kcal |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Fat | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g |
| Sugar | 3.1 g |
Published on Aug 06, 2024 by Luminița
