Roasted pumpkin is an easy and delicious side dish to make for fall and winter meals. Here are some tips on how to make roasted pumpkin or winter squash for your next fall, winter, or holiday meal.
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This post is all about how to make roasted pumpkin or winter squash for an easy side dish for fall or winter.
Pumpkin, and other types of winter squash, are a winter staple and they are great to have in the pantry. Many types of winter squash can be stored for months and used to make delicious meals, side dishes, and desserts, like stuffed winter squash, cakes and pies, or simple roasted pumpkin.
There are many different types of pumpkin, but small, sweet pie pumpkins or winter squash are best for making this recipe. Look for pumpkins labeled “pie pumpkin” or “sweet pie pumpkin” at your local farmer’s market or supermarket.
Other types of winter squash can also be used to make a roasted pumpkin or winter squash side dish, such as kabocha squash, red kuri squash, or delicata squash.
How to Make Roasted Pumpkin or Winter Squash
Use a small pumpkin, such as pie pumpkin or kabocha winter squash. Cut the pumpkin into halves and remove the seeds and strings.
Slice the pumpkin into wedges or leave it in halves, depending on how you would like to serve it.
Place the pumpkin on a rimmed baking dish that has been lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil over the pumpkin and season it with herbs and spices.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until the pumpkin is golden brown and tender.
Transfer the roasted pumpkin to a serving dish. If desired, sprinkle the pumpkin with fresh herbs, like parsley, or grated Parmesan cheese to serve.
What You’ll Need
- Rimmed Baking Sheet. A rimmed baking sheet can be used to bake the pumpkin or winter squash. You can also use them to make cookies, other roasted vegetables, or sheet pan dinners. A great baking sheet is one of the most versatile items for the kitchen.
- Parchment Paper. Parchment paper can help prevent foods from sticking to a pan and make clean up easier.
- Pumpkin. Use small, sweet pie pumpkin or winter squash, such as New England Sugar Pie Pumpkin, kabocha squash, red kuri squash, or delicata squash.
- Dried Herbs and Spices. Roasting the pumpkin or winter squash brings out its sweet flavor, so you really don’t have to add any seasoning. But if you would like to change up the flavor, honey and ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice are a great way to enhance the sweet flavor of the squash, while Herbes de Provence, thyme, and rosemary are a great way to bring out savory flavors for the squash.
- Olive Oil. Drizzle the pumpkin or winter squash with olive oil before baking.
Roasted Pumpkin Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. sweet pie pumpkin or winter squash
- Dried herbs or spices if desired
- 2 to 4 Tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line the inside of a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the pumpkin into halves and remove the seeds and strings.
- Slice the pumpkin into wedges or leave it in halves, depending on how you would like to serve it.
- Place the pumpkin slices or halves on the baking sheet and drizzle it with olive oil. Sprinkle the pumpkin with dried herbs or spices*, if desired.
- Bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until the pumpkin is golden brown and tender.
Notes
This post was all about how to make roasted pumpkin or winter squash for an easy side dish for fall or winter.
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Credits
- Photo by henry perks / Unsplash
- Photos are for illustrative purposes only.
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