Maple Roasted Pumpkin: An Easy and Delicious Fall Delight
A wonderful dish that embodies the flavors of fall with sweet maple and roasted pumpkin.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pumpkin
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds, and scoop out the flesh.
- In a bowl, mix maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the pumpkin halves with the mixture.
- Place the pumpkin cut-side down on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until tender.
- Let cool, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, allow the pumpkin to marinate in the maple mixture for an hour before roasting.
- This dish pairs well with roasted meats or as a stand-alone vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg