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Roasted Pumpkin with Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts

  • Author: Chef Mia

Description

A delicious 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 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cumin. Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway, until pumpkin is tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. While pumpkin roasts, mix yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden, stirring frequently.
  6. Arrange roasted pumpkin on a serving platter, drizzle with yogurt sauce, and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and parsley.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.