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Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts

This Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts is easy to make, featuring crispy edges and soft, buttery pumpkin, topped with creamy yogurt and crunchy pine nuts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 small pumpkin (about 2–3 pounds) 1 small pumpkin (about 2–3 pounds), peeled and cubed
  • 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup 1 cup plain yogurt (preferably Greek yogurt for creaminess)
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted Toast in a dry skillet
  • 1 bunch Fresh cilantro or parsley (for garnish, optional) Use for garnish if desired

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and ensure the oven rack is in the center position.
  2. Carefully peel and cube the pumpkin into bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are of uniform size.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, ground cumin, and paprika. Toss until evenly coated.
  4. Spread the seasoned pumpkin cubes on a baking sheet in a single layer and roast for about 25-30 minutes, tossing halfway through until golden brown and tender.
Final Steps
  1. While the pumpkin is roasting, toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the plain yogurt with a little salt and pepper to taste, and add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
  3. Once the pumpkin is done roasting, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Serve warm, drizzled with yogurt sauce and topped with toasted pine nuts, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.

Notes

For a nut-free option, consider topping with sunflower seeds instead of pine nuts. Ensure pumpkin pieces are cut uniformly for even roasting. If the pumpkin isn’t roasting as desired, avoid overcrowding the baking sheet.