Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts
Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts is a warm and inviting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This comforting recipe features sweet, caramelized pumpkin tossed in aromatic spices, paired with a creamy garlic yogurt sauce and topped with crunchy toasted pine nuts. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, this dish captures the essence of autumn on your plate, making it an ideal centerpiece for any meal or gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Autumn/Seasonal
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin, cubed (about 1 small sugar pumpkin)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted
- Fresh parsley or mint for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper until well-coated. Spread evenly on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toast pine nuts in a small pan over medium heat until golden brown.
- Serve roasted pumpkin drizzled with yogurt sauce and topped with pine nuts and herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg