How to Roast a Pumpkin
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius)., Prepare the pumpkin., Cut the pumpkin into 1-inch thick slices., Prepare pumpkin wedges for roasting., Season your pumpkin wedges., Roast.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
Cut the pumpkin in half with a large knife.
Scoop out the stringy innards of the pumpkin along with the seeds.
Set the seeds aside and prepare toasted pumpkin seeds later. , Puncture the outer skin of the pumpkin with the tip of a large chef's knife.
Set the knife into the groove created by the puncture and slowly sink the knife into the pumpkin using a rocking motion.
The thicker your slices, the longer your pumpkin will take to roast.
Therefore, it's recommended to cut about 1-inch thick slices, leaving enough time to develop good caramelization on the outer surface of the pumpkin. , Place pumpkin wedges on a large roasting tray and drizzle generously with olive oil., Salt and pepper make a fine combo, but why not experiment a little bit for some out-of-the-ordinary combos? Try:
Garam Masala Cumin and curry powder Clove, cinnamon, and brown sugar Maple syrup Red pepper , Roast your pumpkin wedges for about 20 minutes.
If your pumpkin wedges are slightly larger than 1-inch thick, roast for 25 minutes and check every 5 minutes thereafter.
If your pumpkin wedges are slightly smaller than 1-inch thick, roast for 15 minutes and check every 5 minutes thereafter. -
Step 2: Prepare the pumpkin.
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Step 3: Cut the pumpkin into 1-inch thick slices.
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Step 4: Prepare pumpkin wedges for roasting.
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Step 5: Season your pumpkin wedges.
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Step 6: Roast.
Detailed Guide
Cut the pumpkin in half with a large knife.
Scoop out the stringy innards of the pumpkin along with the seeds.
Set the seeds aside and prepare toasted pumpkin seeds later. , Puncture the outer skin of the pumpkin with the tip of a large chef's knife.
Set the knife into the groove created by the puncture and slowly sink the knife into the pumpkin using a rocking motion.
The thicker your slices, the longer your pumpkin will take to roast.
Therefore, it's recommended to cut about 1-inch thick slices, leaving enough time to develop good caramelization on the outer surface of the pumpkin. , Place pumpkin wedges on a large roasting tray and drizzle generously with olive oil., Salt and pepper make a fine combo, but why not experiment a little bit for some out-of-the-ordinary combos? Try:
Garam Masala Cumin and curry powder Clove, cinnamon, and brown sugar Maple syrup Red pepper , Roast your pumpkin wedges for about 20 minutes.
If your pumpkin wedges are slightly larger than 1-inch thick, roast for 25 minutes and check every 5 minutes thereafter.
If your pumpkin wedges are slightly smaller than 1-inch thick, roast for 15 minutes and check every 5 minutes thereafter.
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