Roasted pumpkin recipe: Discover the secret to perfection!
A delicious and easy roasted pumpkin recipe that brings out the natural sweetness and flavor of the pumpkin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the cubed pumpkin with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until evenly coated.
- Spread the pumpkin cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and lightly browned, stirring halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme before roasting.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Leftover roasted pumpkin can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg