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Roasted Pumpkin

Roasted Pumpkin Delight with Creamy Yogurt and Pine Nuts

Experience the delightful flavors of roasted pumpkin paired with creamy yogurt and crunchy pine nuts, a must-try dish for autumn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin
  • 1 medium Pumpkin Alternatively butternut squash or sweet potato.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic Clove Finely minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Plain, non-sweet yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander/Cilantro Substitute with parsley if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Sumac Substitute with paprika if preferred.
For the Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts Or slivered almonds.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

How to Make Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce
  1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 220°C (430°F) for perfect roasting.
  2. Prepare Pumpkin: Peel, deseed, and cut the pumpkin into 3cm cubes.
  3. Season Pumpkin: Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Roast Pumpkin: Spread seasoned pumpkin on a lined baking tray and roast for 20 minutes, flip and roast for another 7-10 minutes.
  5. Make Yogurt Sauce: Mix Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl and let rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Toast Pine Nuts: In a dry skillet, toast pine nuts over medium heat until golden brown.
  7. Serve: Pile roasted pumpkin on a plate, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and garnish with pine nuts and sumac.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cut the pumpkin into uniform pieces for even roasting. Dress with yogurt sauce just before serving to maintain crispy texture.

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