Best 2 Roasted Pumpkins Recipes
Roasted pumpkins are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish, main course, or even dessert. The roasting process caramelizes the pumpkin's natural sugars, creating a sweet and savory flavor that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to serve at a holiday gathering, roasted pumpkins are a great option. With so many different ways to prepare them, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
PUMPKIN SOUP SERVED IN INDIVIDUAL ROASTED PUMPKINS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare the small pumpkins as though you were making jackolanterns, cutting off and reserving top, scooping out seeds and reserving, but stopping short of carving the face. Set aside. Repeat preparation with the medium pumpkin, then cut it into wedges along its natural grooves. Peel each wedge with a sharp swivel peeler. Cut flesh into 2-inch chunks and set aside.
- In a small bowl combine ground spices with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Sprinkle this mixture into pumpkin cavities, dividing evenly. Cut 1 tablespoon butter into bits and divide between pumpkins. Replace pumpkin tops and place pumpkins in a shallow roasting pan. Roast 30 to 40 minutes until tender when pierced with a knife but still intact. Remove from oven and set aside.
- While pumpkins are roasting, prepare the soup: Heat remaining butter along with olive oil over mediumhigh heat in large pot or Dutch oven until foamy. Add onions and remaining salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes until softened and begin to color. Add garlic and cook 1 minute to release flavor. Add diced potato, chunked pumpkin flesh and stock and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes until potatoes and pumpkin are completely soft. Pass soup through a food mill fitted with the fine blade into a clean pot. Whisk in cream, taste and adjust seasoning and set aside.
- Roasted pumpkins and soup should be done at about the same time. To serve, remove tops from pumpkins and use a melon baller to scoop balls of pumpkin flesh, leaving them in their respective pumpkins. Carefully ladle soup into each pumpkin, filling about 2/3 full. Replace pumpkin tops, place each pumpkin on a plate, and serve.
ROASTED PUMPKINS
These mini pumpkins are filled with applesauce then oven roasted - great for the holidays. If you are not a pumpkin fan, you can also roast squash the same way. Serve with your holiday meal.
Provided by LADYEM1
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 2h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix applesauce, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Spoon 1/2 cup mixture into each pumpkin.
- Place pumpkins in the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil, and bake in the preheated oven 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until pumpkins are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.5 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 7 mg, Sugar 18.5 g
Tips for Roasting Pumpkins:
- Choose the right pumpkin: Look for pumpkins with a deep, orange color and a firm, heavy feel.
- Prepare the pumpkin: Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds and pulp. Cut the pumpkin into 1-inch cubes.
- Season the pumpkin: Toss the pumpkin cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Roast the pumpkin: Spread the pumpkin cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Roast the pumpkin at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-40 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and slightly caramelized.
- Enjoy the pumpkin: Roasted pumpkin can be enjoyed on its own, or it can be used in a variety of dishes, such as soups, stews, salads, and pies.
Conclusion:
Roasting pumpkins is a simple and delicious way to enjoy this fall vegetable. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish or snack, give roasted pumpkin a try.
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