Roasted Pumpkin
A simple and flavorful roasted pumpkin recipe featuring tender, caramelized pumpkin slices perfect as a side or a snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small pumpkin (about 2-3 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary (optional)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, toss the pumpkin chunks with olive oil, salt, pepper, and dried herbs if using.
- Spread the pumpkin pieces in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, turning halfway through, until the pumpkin is tender and caramelized on the edges.
- If desired, drizzle with maple syrup or honey during the last 5 minutes of roasting for added sweetness.
- Remove from oven and serve warm as a side dish or enjoy as a healthy snack.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle toasted pumpkin seeds on top before serving or add a dash of cinnamon or smoked paprika to the seasoning mix.
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