Roasted Pumpkin Recipe

pumpkin

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: zucchini

Butternut squash has a similar flavor profile and is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs provide flavor and are often more accessible.

garlic powder

🥗Healthier: fresh garlic

💰Cheaper: none

Fresh garlic enhances flavor without added cost.

Preheat the oven (temperature not specified).

Slice the pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds.

Cut the pumpkin into wedges, leaving the skin on.

Chop rosemary and cayenne pepper (optional) to sprinkle on top of the pumpkin.

Smash and chop 2 cloves of garlic to add to the pumpkin.

Sprinkle the chopped herbs and garlic over the pumpkin wedges.

Season with salt and drizzle with olive oil.

Cover the pumpkin with foil to prevent charring too quickly.

Roast the pumpkin in the oven until soft and caramelized, checking with a fork for doneness.

Remove the foil and allow the pumpkin to brown slightly.

Serve the roasted pumpkin as a side dish or consider pureeing it for ravioli filling.

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