Irresistible 5-Ingredient Roasted Pumpkin Recipe You’ll love
A simple roasted pumpkin recipe that brings out the natural sweetness and rich flavor of pumpkin.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pumpkin (about 3–4 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut pumpkin into wedges, remove seeds and strings.
- Toss pumpkin wedges with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Arrange on baking sheet in single layer.
- Roast for 30-35 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Choose firm pumpkins with smooth skin for best results.
- Save pumpkin seeds for roasting separately.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pumpkin
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg