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Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts

Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts Delight

This Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts is a versatile side dish that balances sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin
  • 1 kg Pumpkin or butternut squash or sweet potato
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper freshly cracked, to taste
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt plain yogurt works as a substitute
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice or lime juice
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper add cayenne for heat if desired
For Topping
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts or almonds/walnuts
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander/Cilantro or parsley
  • 1 tbsp Sumac or paprika/citrus zest

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Peel, deseed, and cut the pumpkin into approximately 3cm cubes. In a mixing bowl, toss with garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread seasoned pumpkin on the baking tray and roast for 20 minutes. Then flip and roast for another 7-10 minutes until golden.
  4. While roasting, prepare the yogurt sauce by mixing yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Serve the roasted pumpkin on a platter, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and sprinkle with pine nuts, sumac, and coriander.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover roasted pumpkin and yogurt sauce separately for best texture. Enjoy within a few days.

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