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Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts


  • Author: Chef Emy

Description

A flavorful and healthy dish featuring roasted pumpkin topped with creamy yogurt sauce and crunchy pine nuts.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 small pumpkin (about 2 lbs), peeled and cubed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, cumin, and paprika until evenly coated.
  3. Spread pumpkin in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and golden.
  4. In a small bowl, mix yogurt, minced garlic, and lemon juice to make the sauce.
  5. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden, stirring frequently.
  6. To serve, arrange roasted pumpkin on a plate, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and parsley.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.