Recipe video above. A seriously delicious, low-effort way to serve roast pumpkin: with a dash of maple syrup for extra caramelisation, a kick of chilli, warm crunch of walnuts and salty pops of creamy feta.Serves 3 as a main or 6 as a side. I made this with pumpkin but it is just as delicious made with squash or sweet potato!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Roasted, Vegetables
Servings: 3- 6
Calories: 165cal
Author: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Ingredients
2 lb / 1 kg pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2.5cm / 1" cubes (whole, unpeeled weight - Note 1)
1red onion, peeled, halved, then cut into 1cm / 0.4" wedges
1/2cupwalnuts, roughly chopped (Note 2)
3tbspolive oil
3tbspmaple syrupor honey (sub brown sugar Note 3),
3/4tspcooking salt / kosher salt
1 - 1 1/2tspdried chili flakes, adjust to taste (Note 4)
Garnishes (Optional)
3/4cupDanish feta(or Greek feta, or upgrade to goats cheese)
1large red chilli(cayenne pepper), deseeded, finely minced
Toss - Place the pumpkin, onion and walnuts on a large, paper lined tray. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup, then toss to coat (hands really is best). Sprinkle with chilli and salt, toss again, then spread out on a tray. Don't crowd them else they will stew instead of roast!
Roast for 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin is lightly browned and cooked through, tossing once at the 20 minute mark.
Finishes - Remove from the oven. Gently toss again, then transfer to a serving platter in a single layer. Crumble over feta, sprinkle with parsley and chilli. Or do the sprinkling on the tray then pile into a bowl. Serve immediately!
Notes
1. Pumpkin - Any type for eating is suitable (not Halloween carving). Or butternut or sweet potato!2. Nuts- Feel free to use other nuts. Large ones similar size to walnuts will take the same time. If using pine nuts, sunflower seeds or pepitas (or other small nuts), add them halfway through the roasting time.3. Brown sugar sub - Mix with olive oil then toss to coat.4. Chilli flakes - 1 1/2 tsp has a decent warm, unmissable hum but not super spicy. 1 tsp is more subtle. Feel free to skip it!5. Leftovers will keep for 3 days.Nutrition assuming 6 servings.