Description
Autumn Spiced Roasted Pumpkin is the ultimate dish to celebrate the fall season. This cozy recipe combines sweet, earthy pumpkin flavors with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a delightful aroma that fills your kitchen. Perfect as a side dish for Thanksgiving or simply enjoyed on a chilly evening, each bite offers comfort and nostalgia. Easy to prepare and universally loved, this roasted pumpkin will elevate any meal into a festive feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium-sized fresh pumpkin (about 3–4 lbs)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Halve the pumpkin, scoop out seeds, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, toss pumpkin cubes with olive oil, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg