Roasted Pumpkin is an easy-to-make and delicious side dish, a perfect fall-inspired addition to your meals. This roasted pumpkin can also be used to make salads and grain bowls or turned into puree and used as a base for soups, pasta, etc.
Check out our classic garlic oven-roasted potatoes and roasted sweet potatoes.
Oven-roasted Pumpkin
If you are looking for a light and filling dish different from potatoes or sweet potatoes to serve this Halloween, Thanksgiving, or Christmas, this is the right recipe! Roasted pumpkin can be sweet, savory, or spicy - easily adjustable to your cravings. This pumpkin recipe is vegan and gluten free.
In this post, I have baked pumpkin wedges with skin on them and pumpkin cubes without skin. Both taste equally good. Serve it as a side with Thanksgiving turkey, roast pork, or whole-roasted chicken.
Ingredients
Pumpkin: Medium-sized sugar pumpkins, pie pumpkins, butternut squash, and spaghetti squash can be baked the same way.
Garlic: For flavor.
Red pepper flakes: For the heat.
Italian seasoning: Compliments with Pumpkin.
Oil: Olive oil or Coconut oil is preferred.
Salt: to taste.
Other ingredients: For a savory version, you can use herbs like thyme or rosemary and seasonings like paprika, black pepper, etc. If you like something sweet, try cinnamon and maple syrup.
Check out the recipe card for the full list of the ingredients.
Step-by-step instructions
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F. Line the baking tray with parchment paper and keep it aside.
How to cut the pumpkin?
- Cut the pumpkin into half and scoop out the seeds.
- For the wedges: Cut the half portion of the pumpkin into wedges of the desired thickness. You do not have to peel the skin. Remove any flesh with a spoon.
- For cubes: Place the other cut side down and cut them into slices. Now peel it using a potato peeler or knife and further cut it into bite-size cubes.
How to roast pumpkin wedges?
- Make the seasoning: Add garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and salt and toss in a bowl.
- Place the wedges on a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the seasoning and drizzle oil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until tender with caramelized edges.
How to roast pumpkin cubes?
- Make the seasoning: Add garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and salt to a bowl and mix. Add the pumpkin cubes and oil and toss until combined.
- Spread these pumpkin cubes on a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast this pumpkin cube for about 30 minutes or until the cubes are tender.
Serving suggestions
- Serve roasted pumpkin wedges or cubes as a side for your holiday dinner with turkey, roast pork, or chicken.
- Toss this with greens, feta cheese, and nuts to make a classic pumpkin salad.
- Serve it with quinoa or a couscous bowl.
- You can even use it in tacos with avocados and black beans.
Recipe FAQs
At 400 degrees F, roast the pumpkin cubes for 30 to 40 minutes or until tender and lightly caramelized.
No need to peel. The peels are edible and taste delicious.
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Recipe card
Roasted Pumpkin Recipe - 2 Ways
Equipment
- Baking tray
Ingredients
- 1 medium sized Pumpkin use ½ for wedges and other ½ for cubes
For the seasoning (make 2 different batches)
- 1 tbsp Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoon Oil Olive oil or coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F. Line the baking tray with parchment paper and keep it aside.
How to cut the pumpkin?
- Cut the pumpkin into half and scoop out the seeds.1 medium sized Pumpkin
- For the wedges: Cut the half portion of the pumpkin into wedges of the desired thickness. You do not have to peel the skin. Remove any flesh with a spoon.
- For cubes: Place the other cut side down and cut them into slices. Now peel it using a potato peeler or knife and further cut it into bite-size cubes.
How to roast pumpkin wedges?
- Make the seasoning: Add garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and salt and toss in a bowl.1 tablespoon Garlic, 1 teaspoon Pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¾ teaspoon Salt
- Place the wedges on a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle the seasoning and drizzle oil.2 tablespoon Oil
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until tender with caramelized edges.
How to roast pumpkin cubes?
- Make the seasoning: Add garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper flakes, and salt to a bowl and mix. Add the pumpkin cubes and oil and toss until combined.1 tablespoon Garlic, 1 teaspoon Pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¾ teaspoon Salt, 2 tablespoon Oil
- Spread these pumpkin cubes on a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Roast this pumpkin cube for about 30 minutes or until the cubes are tender.
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Notes
- Use medium-sized pumpkins for best results.
- Use any spices and herbs of your choice.
- Adjust the ingredients to taste.
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