Roasted Pumpkin Recipe with Lemon Yogurt Sauce and Pine Nuts Delight
A delicious roasted pumpkin dish served with a creamy lemon yogurt sauce and topped with toasted pine nuts.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 medium pumpkin
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds.
- Brush the pumpkin with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the pumpkin halves on a baking sheet, cut side down, and roast for 30-40 minutes until tender.
- While the pumpkin is roasting, mix yogurt, lemon juice, and honey in a bowl.
- Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown.
- Once the pumpkin is done, let it cool slightly, then scoop out the flesh and serve with the lemon yogurt sauce and topped with pine nuts.
Notes
- Try adding fresh herbs like parsley for extra flavor.
- Use Greek yogurt for a thicker sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Roasted Pumpkin, Lemon Yogurt, Pine Nuts