Mediterranean Diet Simple Roasted Pumpkin
Elevate your fall cooking with this Mediterranean Diet Simple Roasted Pumpkin recipe, a health-conscious and flavor-packed dish that's as easy as it is delicious. Featuring tender, caramelized pumpkin cubes seasoned with robust garlic, fragrant rosemary, and a drizzle of heart-healthy extra virgin olive oil, this recipe is a perfect addition to your Mediterranean-inspired menu. Ready in just 50 minutes, including prep and roasting, it makes a versatile side dish or an elegant topper for salads, showcasing wholesome ingredients and bold seasoning. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this roasted pumpkin recipe is a celebration of seasonal produce and Mediterranean simplicity, perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pumpkin
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 units garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Peel the pumpkin and remove the seeds. Cut the pumpkin into 1-inch cubes.
Place the pumpkin cubes in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Add them to the pumpkin along with the chopped fresh rosemary.
Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss everything together until the pumpkin is evenly coated with oil and seasonings.
Spread the seasoned pumpkin cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender and golden-brown, flipping once halfway through.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm as a side dish or atop your favorite salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2336 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.0 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.4 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3139 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
