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Roasted Pumpkin with Lemon Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts Recipe

Roasted Pumpkin with Lemon Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts Recipe

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  • Author: Wesley
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 - 5 servings as a side
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. 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.
  2. Lemon Yogurt Sauce: Mix ingredients and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Pine Nuts: Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pine nuts and cook until lightly browned.
  4. 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