Description
Maple Roasted Pumpkin is a sweet and savory dish perfect for autumn, featuring tender pumpkin cubes roasted with maple syrup and spices.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin cubes, olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the pumpkin is evenly coated.
- Spread the pumpkin mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and caramelized, stirring halfway through for even cooking.
- If using, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the pumpkin during the last 5 minutes of roasting.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Try substituting honey for maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg