Description
Experience a delightful harmony of sweet and savory with this roasted pumpkin dish. Natural sugars from the pumpkin caramelize with balsamic vinegar, while a sticky glaze of honey and red pepper flakes adds a vibrant, spicy kick. Finished with creamy crumbled feta, crunchy pepitas, and fresh parsley, this Mediterranean-inspired side dish offers a beautiful contrast of textures and flavors that is perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
2 lbs Pumpkin or Sweet Potato, cut into 1/2-inch uniform slices
1 whole Red Onion, cut into slender wedges
3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
3 tbsp Honey
1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 cup Pepitas, raw or pre-roasted
1/3 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
Fresh parsley, finely chopped to taste
Instructions
Heat your oven to 425°F (218°C) to ensure high heat for quick caramelization.
Combine the pumpkin wedges and onion wedges in a large mixing bowl.
Whisk the olive oil, honey, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, and salt in a small bowl until emulsified.
Drizzle the honey mixture over the vegetables and toss thoroughly to ensure every slice is evenly coated.
Arrange the vegetables on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer to allow for even browning.
Bake for 20 minutes until the pumpkin is fork-tender and the edges begin to darken.
Scatter the pepitas over the tray during the final 5 minutes of the cooking process.
Remove from the oven, top immediately with crumbled feta and fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Ensure your pumpkin slices are uniform in thickness to guarantee they cook at the same rate. You can use any variety of pie pumpkin or firm sweet potato for this recipe. Lining your baking sheet with heavy-duty parchment paper makes cleanup much easier.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Side Dishes
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg