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Roasted Pumpkin and Pepitas

Roasting pumpkin needs to be at a higher temperature to get some lovely caramelization as it cooks quickly due to its high water content. Adding in some already roasted pumpkin seeds or pepitas at the very end as some lovely crunch to the sweet pumpkin.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side Dishes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium Sugar Pumpkin peeled and large diced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 4 fresh Thyme Sprigs stems removed more to granish if desired
  • Kosher Salt to Taste
  • Freshly Ground Pepper
  • Roasted Pepitas (pumpkin seeds) that have been shelled and salted

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450F. Place pumpkin on a rimmed baking tray, in a single layer, do not overlap. If need be use two trays.
  • Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper and the thyme leaves. Bake for 15-20 min. Do not turn. Carefully transfer to a serving dish. Sprinkle with pepitas and thyme sprigs if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Recipe from Half Your Plate friend Noshing with The Nolands
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