Vegan Oven-Baked Pumpkin with Herbs
Elevate your autumn cooking with this Vegan Oven-Baked Pumpkin with Herbs, a simple yet flavor-packed dish that’s perfect as a wholesome side or main attraction. This recipe transforms tender pumpkin cubes into golden bites of caramelized goodness, thanks to a blend of olive oil, fresh rosemary, thyme, paprika, and garlic powder. The finishing touch of tangy lemon juice adds a bright contrast to the rich roasted flavors. With only 20 minutes of prep and a hands-off cook time of 40 minutes, this dish is an easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that's naturally plant-based, gluten-free, and loaded with seasonal charm. Serve warm for the ultimate cozy treat, whether you're hosting a fall dinner party or enjoying a quiet meal at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pumpkin
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Carefully peel the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into 1-inch cubes.
Place the pumpkin cubes into a large mixing bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil over the pumpkin cubes.
Finely chop the fresh rosemary and thyme.
Add the rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, sea salt, black pepper, and paprika to the bowl with the pumpkin.
Toss everything together until the pumpkin is evenly coated with oil and herbs.
Spread the seasoned pumpkin cubes in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the pumpkin is tender and lightly browned.
Remove from the oven and drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or on top of a bed of greens for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
637 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.2 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2339 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.3 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 213 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 3176 mg | 68% | |
*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.
