Description
A heartwarming twist on autumn comfort food featuring sweet and savory flavors of caramelized pumpkin, feta, and walnuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb / 1 kg pumpkin, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 red onion, peeled, halved, and cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 3/4 tsp cooking salt
- 1–1½ tsp dried chili flakes
- 3/4 cup Danish feta (or Greek feta)
- 1 large red chili, deseeded and finely minced
- 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut your pumpkin into even 1-inch cubes.
- On a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper, place the pumpkin cubes, red onion wedges, and walnuts.
- Drizzle the pumpkin mixture with olive oil and maple syrup, and toss everything together.
- Sprinkle with cooking salt and chili flakes, then toss again to distribute evenly.
- Spread the veggies in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- Roast for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through until the pumpkin is fork-tender and caramel-colored.
- Transfer to a serving platter, crumble feta over the top, and finish with fresh parsley and minced chili.
Notes
For extra caramelization, add a tablespoon of brown sugar with the maple syrup. Ensure to toss well for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg