Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts: A Cozy Delight
A warm and inviting recipe combining the natural sweetness of roasted pumpkin with the creaminess of yogurt sauce and the crunch of pine nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pumpkin
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds, and slice into wedges.
- Place the pumpkin wedges on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.
- While the pumpkin is roasting, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt with minced garlic.
- Once the pumpkin is done, serve with yogurt sauce drizzled on top and sprinkled with toasted pine nuts.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle fresh herbs, like parsley or cilantro, on top before serving.
- This dish can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg