Maple Roasted Pumpkin: The Best Sweet and Savory Fall Delight
Experience the delightful combination of sweet and savory with this Maple Roasted Pumpkin recipe, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pumpkin
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the pumpkin in half, remove seeds, and scoop out the flesh.
- In a mixing bowl, combine maple syrup, olive oil, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the mixture over the pumpkin halves.
- Place pumpkin halves on a baking sheet, cut side down.
- Roast for about 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg.
- Serve with a sprinkle of pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pumpkin half
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Maple Roasted Pumpkin, Fall Recipes, Sweet Savory Pumpkin