Make this Simple Roasted Pumpkin and add it to your favorite recipes this fall e.g. pasta, pancakes, waffles and more.
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Pumpkins are part of the squash family. They are round, smooth, ribbed, and deep yellow/orange in color. The skin, pulp, and seeds inside are all edible.
This roasted pumpkin is a lovely addition to savory dishes like this Creamy Pumpkin Mac ‘n’ Cheese or sweet treats like this Easy Pumpkin Loaf with Streusel, Easy Pumpkin Banana Bread Muffins, pumpkin pie and Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- It is a classic fall favorite that deserves a spot on your menu.
- This simple roasted pumpkin can be added to various dishes like salads or lentils.
- You can refrigerate or freeze the pumpkin for later.
- This simple roasted pumpkin recipe can also be doubled or tripled.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin: Select an orange, ripe, unbruised pumpkin for the best flavor.
Tips and Substitutions
- Air fry: You can chop the pumpkin into chunks, place them in an air fryer and roast at 200C/400F for 45-50 minutes or until done.
- Seeds: If you want to keep the seeds then roast the pumpkin with them inside but if you don't want them then remove them before baking.
- Shelf: Bake the pumpkin on the middle shelf for the best results.
- Add-ins: You can add other ingredients like cinnamon, honey, brown sugar or more for flavor.
How to make Simple Roasted Pumpkin
- Preheat oven at 190C. Slice one pumpkin in two and roast for one hour.
2. Remove the pumpkin from the oven and leave to cool. Once the pumpkin has cooled discard the stringy bits and scoop out the seeds. Rinse the seeds with water and pat them dry with a paper towel (or leave them to air dry).
3. Scoop out the remaining pumpkin and use as desired.
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Recipe FAQs
Roasted pumpkin seeds should be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days.
You can roast the pumpkin whole; however, it may take longer to cook. It is best to halve it.
There is no need to peel the pumpkin before cooking. The pumpkin skin is edible.
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Simple Roasted Pumpkin
Ingredients
- 1 pumpkin
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 190C. Slice pumpkin in two and roast for one hour.
- Remove the pumpkin from the oven and leave to cool. Once the pumpkin has cooled discard the stringy bits and scoop out the seeds. Rinse the seeds with water and pat them dry with a paper towel (or leave them to air dry).
- Scoop out the remaining pumpkin and use as desired.
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