Spicy Roasted Hokkaido Pumpkin Wedges
These Spicy Roasted Hokkaido Pumpkin Wedges are a simple, healthy, and delicious vegetarian side dish. Made with thin-skinned pumpkin also known as red kuri squash, the skin is edible which makes preparation a cinch for this hokkaido pumpkin recipe.
Servings 6
Calories 142kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small Hokkaido pumpkin about 2lbs / 1kg
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 Tablespoons honey for drizzling
- microgreens for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C / 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the pumpkin in half and use a spoon to scoop the seeds out. Using a sharp knife, slice into wedges about one-inch thick.1 small Hokkaido pumpkin
- Place the pumpkin wedges into a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to combine well.2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Add the spices, and toss to coat. Use your hands to work the spices into the pumpkin wedges.1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon chili flakes, ½ teaspoon fine grain sea salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Arrange the pumpkin slices in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast the pumpkin for about 20 minutes, until golden on the outside and tender on the inside.
- Transfer to a serving plate, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with micro greens if desired.2 Tablespoons honey, microgreens
Notes
- Nutrition values are an estimate only
- This recipe can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature so it's fine to prepare in advance.
- If you would like to re-heat the pumpkin wedges I recommend doing so either in the microwave, or in the oven for about 10 minutes. Re-heated pumpkin wedges will not retain their crispness, but are still delicious.
- If you can't find Hokkaido Pumpkin you can honestly use pretty much any kind of winter squash you like, with the caveat that if you use a thicker-skinned squash like butternut you will have to peel it.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 3287IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg