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Roasted pumpkin puree in a light blue bowl, served with a side of salt.

How To Roast Pumpkin

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 106 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sugar pumpkin 2 to 3 pounds, washed
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • A pinch of salt
  • Ground cinnamon to taste, optional
  • Cayenne pepper to taste, optional

Instructions
 

  • Set your oven to 350°F and cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Covering a baking sheet with parchment paper for How To Roast Pumpkin.
  • With a sharp knife, slice the pumpkin in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds and stringy bits.
    Slicing a sugar pumpkin in half and scooping out the seeds for roasting.
  • Coat the pumpkin flesh with olive oil and add a dash of salt. Set it flesh-side down on the baking sheet. Use a fork to poke the skin several times to allow steam to escape.
    Two whole sugar pumpkins with pricked skin on a baking sheet, ready for roasting.
  • Place in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a fork can easily pierce the flesh.
  • Remove the pumpkin from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon and cayenne pepper if desired.
  • Scoop out the tender flesh and use it as a side dish, blend into a purée, or add it to your favorite recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 3mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Roast Pumpkin
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