How to Roast a Pumpkin
Step-by-step instructions on how to cook a pumpkin while maintaining that rich flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 Pumpkin, whole sugar or pie pumpkin
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 ℉. Prepare a baking sheet or pan by lining with parchment paper or brushing with oil to prevent sticking.
- Begin by using a sharp knife. Carefully slice the pumpkin in half. Using a large spoon, scoop out the membranes (stringy flesh) and seeds (save the seeds to roast!)
- Brush the inside of the pumpkin with oil - either avocado, coconut, or olive oil. Depending on what you are using the cooked pumpkin for, you either sprinkle with salt and pepper or omit. Sweet dishes = omit. Savory = add.
- Lay the pumpkin halves cut-side-down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40 minutes to 50 minutes depending on the size of your pumpkin. The pumpkin is cooked when a fork can easily be inserted into the middle and is soft.
- Allow the pumpkin to cool before removing the skin which should pull off easily.
- That's it! It's really that simple!
- Enjoy!
Notes
Storage
Store cooked pumpkin once it is cool, in an airtight container in the refrigerator for to 5 days. Or you can store in the freezer for up to three months in freezer bags or airtight freezer containers.
Note:
We use fresh pumpkin a lot for baking and making our own dog treats. So for that purpose, we will not add salt or pepper. But when making soups or savory dishes, then salt and pepper is perfect to add!
Nutrition
Serving: 8cupsCalories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 578mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 14472IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg
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