The Best Roasted Pumpkin Recipe (Spicy Wedges)

Perfectly roasted pumpkin: an easy, versatile recipe for roasting pumpkin, you can enjoy the spicy wedges with yogurt dip or as a side dish.

INGREDIENTS

– Hokkaido pumpkin – Garlic cloves – Ground cumin – Ground coriander – Hot paprika powder – Turmeric powder – Olive oil – Fine sea salt – Ground black pepper

Yogurt tahini dip:

– Greek yogurt – Tahini – Za’atar – Garlic clove – Lemon juice – Fine sea salt – Pepper

HOW TO MAKE

Preheat the oven.  Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Halve pumpkin: Wash and dry the pumpkin.

HOW TO MAKE

Using a large knife start cutting the pumpkin. Carefully push the blade inside and cut all the way down.

*Please be careful as it might slip on the cutting board.

HOW TO MAKE

Cut into wedges: Remove the seeds. Cut the pumpkin into wedges, about 1.5 cm/ 0.6 inches thick. Place them in a bowl or a casserole dish.

HOW TO MAKE

Spice mixture: In a small bowl, mix the grated garlic and the spices. Add the olive oil and stir to blend. Add salt and pepper to taste.

HOW TO MAKE

Marinate: Pour the mixture over the pumpkin wedges and rub well with your hands. Leave  to marinate for a while or roast immediately.

HOW TO MAKE

Roast: Place the wedges on the prepared baking tray lined. Roast until the wedges are as soft and slightly crispy around the edges.

Yogurt tahini dip: Mix Greek yogurt, tahini, za'atar, grated garlic clove and salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

HOW TO MAKE

Serve hot with yogurt tahini dip or as a side dish.

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