Description
This Easy Roasted Pumpkin recipe transforms simple pumpkin wedges into a delicious, savory dish that’s perfect as a side or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ medium pumpkin cut into thick wedges
- 3 or 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- Dash of cayenne pepper or hot/smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs or 2 teaspoons dried
- a pinch of ground cinnamon
- goat cheese or feta cheese for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the pumpkin wedges with olive oil, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, herbs, and cinnamon until well coated.
- Spread the wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and serve warm, optionally topped with goat or feta cheese.
Notes
You can use other oils like avocado or sunflower oil if you prefer. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Easy Roasted Pumpkin, pumpkin recipes, roasted vegetables, healthy side dish