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Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts

Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts Bliss

Indulge in Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts, a flavorful celebration perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin
  • 1 kg Pumpkin or butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Yogurt Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or non-sweet plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts toasted
  • 1/4 cup Coriander/Cilantro or parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Sumac optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Peel the pumpkin, remove seeds, and cut into 3cm (1.2") cubes.
  3. Toss the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  4. Arrange the seasoned pumpkin in a single layer on the baking tray and roast for 20 minutes. Flip and roast for another 7-10 minutes.
  5. Mix Greek yogurt, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in another bowl. Let sit for at least 10 minutes.
  6. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes until golden.
  7. Serve the roasted pumpkin on a plate, drizzled with yogurt sauce, and sprinkled with toasted pine nuts, sumac, and fresh coriander/cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

High temperature is essential for caramelization. Ensure even coating of pumpkin cubes for enhanced flavor.

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