Description
A vibrant dish of roasted pumpkin served with creamy lemon yogurt and toasted pine nuts, perfect for any season. It’s warm, tangy, crunchy, and absolutely satisfying.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin (Sugar or Kabocha): 1 medium (about 2.5 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into wedges
- Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground Cumin: 1/2 teaspoon
- Greek Yogurt: 1 cup (plain, full-fat)
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Lemon Zest: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic (minced): 1 small clove
- Pine Nuts: 1/4 cup
- Fresh Mint or Parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, toss the pumpkin wedges with olive oil, salt, pepper, and ground cumin until evenly coated.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Arrange the seasoned pumpkin in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring space between slices.
- Assemble the Dish: While the pumpkin roasts, stir together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Cook to Perfection: Roast pumpkin for 30–35 minutes, flipping once, until tender and golden-brown with crisp edges.
- Finishing Touches: Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon lemon yogurt onto a serving platter, top with warm roasted pumpkin, sprinkle with pine nuts and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use full-fat yogurt for the creamiest texture.
- To enhance citrus flavor, add extra zest before serving.
- Always toast pine nuts fresh for maximum aroma and crunch.
- Serve cold or warm—both versions are delicious!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: roasted pumpkin, lemon yogurt, vegetarian side, fall recipe, pine nuts, savory pumpkin dish