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Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce

Savory Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce for a Cozy Fall Feast

Delicious pumpkin roasted to perfection and paired with a creamy yogurt sauce, perfect for a cozy fall feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Roasted Pumpkin
  • 1 kg Pumpkin Can substitute with butternut squash or sweet potato
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Non-sweet plain yogurt can be used
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander/Cilantro Can substitute with parsley
  • 1 tsp Sumac Paprika can be used if unavailable
For the Finishing Touch
  • ¼ cup Pine Nuts Can substitute with other nuts or seeds

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking tray
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  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 3cm (1.2 inch) cubes. Toss with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  3. Spread the pumpkin cubes on the baking tray and roast for about 20 minutes, turning once for even cooking.
  4. Mix together Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Allow the sauce to rest.
  5. Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until light brown.
  6. Serve the roasted pumpkin on a plate, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and sprinkle toasted pine nuts on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store the roasted pumpkin and yogurt sauce separately to maintain texture. The pumpkin stays fresh for up to 5 days in the fridge.

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