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Maple Roasted Pumpkin with Chili and Feta

Recipe video above. A seriously delicious, low-effort way to serve roast pumpkin: with a dash of maple syrup for extra caramelisation, a kick of chilli, warm crunch of walnuts and salty pops of creamy feta.Serves 3 as a main or 6 as a side. I made this with pumpkin but it is just as delicious made with squash or sweet potato!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3 - 6
Calories: 165 kcal
Course: Side Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 lb / 1 kg pumpkin , peeled, cut into 2.5cm / 1" cubes (whole, unpeeled weight - Note 1)
  • 1 red onion , peeled, halved, then cut into 1cm / 0.4" wedges
  • 1/2 cup walnuts , roughly chopped (Note 2)
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (sub brown sugar Note 3),
  • 3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
  • 1 - 1 1/2 tsp dried chili flakes , adjust to taste (Note 4)
Garnishes (Optional)
  • 3/4 cup Danish feta (or Greek feta, or upgrade to goats cheese)
  • 1 large red chilli (cayenne pepper), deseeded, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp parsley finely chopped

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F (180°C fan-forced).
  2. Toss - Place the pumpkin, onion and walnuts on a large, paper lined tray. Drizzle with olive oil and maple syrup, then toss to coat (hands really is best). Sprinkle with chilli and salt, toss again, then spread out on a tray. Don't crowd them else they will stew instead of roast!
  3. Roast for 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin is lightly browned and cooked through, tossing once at the 20 minute mark.
  4. Finishes - Remove from the oven. Gently toss again, then transfer to a serving platter in a single layer. Crumble over feta, sprinkle with parsley and chilli. Or do the sprinkling on the tray then pile into a bowl. Serve immediately!

Notes

  • Pumpkin - Any type for eating is suitable (not Halloween carving). Or butternut or sweet potato!
  • Nuts- Feel free to use other nuts. Large ones similar size to walnuts will take the same time. If using pine nuts, sunflower seeds or pepitas (or other small nuts), add them halfway through the roasting time.
  •  Brown sugar sub - Mix with olive oil then toss to coat.
  • Chilli flakes - 1 1/2 tsp has a decent warm, unmissable hum but not super spicy. 1 tsp is more subtle. Feel free to skip it!
  • Leftovers will keep for 3 days.
  • Nutrition assuming 6 servings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 214g Calories 165cal (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3- 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165

% Daily Value*

Serving 214g
Calories 165cal 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.