Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of Roasted Pumpkin with a zesty Lemon Yogurt Sauce and crunchy Pine Nuts. This dish is a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and nutty notes, making it a versatile and delicious side dish for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Roasted Pumpkin:
- 1.2kg / 2.4 lb pumpkin, skin on seeds in weight (or butternut squash or sweet potato, Note 1)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced using garlic press
- 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
Lemon Yogurt Sauce:
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (or other plain, non-sweet yogurt)
- 1/2 small garlic clove, finely minced using garlic press
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
Sprinkling and garnishes:
- 2 tbsp pine nuts (or other nuts of choice)
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander/cilantro leaves, roughly chopped (or parsley)
- 1/8 tsp sumac (paprika or other theme-appropriate spice, Note 2)
Instructions
- Roasted Pumpkin: Preheat oven to 220°C/430°F (200°C fan). Line a tray with baking/parchment paper. Peel, deseed, and cut pumpkin into 3cm / 1.2″ cubes. Place pumpkin in a bowl, add garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Roast for 20 minutes, turn pumpkin pieces, then roast for an additional 7 to 10 minutes.
- Lemon Yogurt Sauce: Mix ingredients and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
- Pine Nuts: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pine nuts and cook until lightly browned.
- Serving: Pile the roasted pumpkin on a plate, drizzle with yogurt sauce, olive oil, and sprinkle with sumac, pine nuts, and coriander.
Notes
- Pumpkin – any edible type works well, avoid Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins. Sweet potato is a great alternative.
- Spice – Middle Eastern flavors with pine nuts and sumac. Other options include almonds, paprika, or cinnamon.
- Storage – Keep dressed pumpkin separate; refrigerate cooked pumpkin for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 216 cal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 453mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 2mg