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Flavorful Roasted Pumpkin Recipe with Creamy Yogurt Sauce

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A warm and comforting roasted pumpkin dish paired with a tangy yogurt sauce. Perfect for fall dinners, holiday gatherings, or as a healthy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 small sugar pumpkin, peeled and sliced into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup plain yogurt (full-fat or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic, finely minced
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Peel the sugar pumpkin, remove the seeds, and slice it into 1-inch thick wedges. If peeling is tricky, you can roast the wedges with the skin on and remove it after cooking.
  3. In a mixing bowl, toss the pumpkin wedges with olive oil, cinnamon, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Ensure every piece is coated evenly.
  4. Arrange the seasoned wedges in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the pumpkin is tender and caramelized around the edges.
  5. While the pumpkin roasts, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Once the pumpkin is roasted, arrange the wedges on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the yogurt sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.
  7. Serve warm or at room temperature. If making ahead, store the yogurt sauce separately and drizzle it over the pumpkin just before serving.

Notes

[‘Choose sugar pumpkins or pie pumpkins for the best flavor and texture.’, ‘Adjust spice levels to your taste—add more cayenne for heat or try nutmeg and cloves for a sweeter flavor.’, ‘Space out pumpkin wedges on the baking sheet for even roasting.’, ‘Cool the pumpkin slightly before adding the yogurt sauce to prevent it from melting.’, ‘Roast the pumpkin and prepare the sauce ahead of time for easy assembly when ready to serve.’]

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Keywords: roasted pumpkin, yogurt sauce, fall recipe, healthy side dish, autumn comfort food

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