Description
This Easy Roasted Pumpkin recipe transforms simple pumpkin wedges into a flavorful side dish that’s perfect for fall gatherings or weeknight dinners. Coated in olive oil and fresh herbs, these wedges are roasted until tender and slightly caramelized, making them a delicious addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ medium pumpkin
- cut into thick wedges
- 3 or 4 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper
- freshly ground if possible
- Dash of cayenne pepper
- or hot/smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs or 2 teaspoons dried
- I like thyme and oregano or sage
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- optional
- For serving: goat cheese or feta cheese
- optional
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, and your choice of herbs until evenly coated.
- Spread the seasoned pumpkin wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the edges are golden and the pumpkin is fork-tender, flipping halfway through cooking.
- If desired, sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon before serving.
- Serve warm, topped with crumbles of goat cheese or feta cheese, if using.
Notes
Feel free to substitute olive oil with melted butter or avocado oil for different flavor profiles. You can adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
- 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, roasted pumpkin, fall recipes, side dish