Balsamic-Roasted Pumpkin with Goat Cheese Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Balsamic-Roasted Pumpkin with Goat Cheese Recipe). I had an overabundance of pumpkin grow in my garden this year, and wanted to try something different from the usual sweet pumpkin recipes--this was the end result. It's a great side dish to any protein, or even a great addition to a salad. Make sure to be very careful when cutting your pumpkin--use a sharp knife, and keep the pumpkin from rolling around when slicing.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Balsamic-Roasted Pumpkin with Goat Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

1 (3 pound) sugar pumpkin

¼ cup balsamic vinegar

2 tablespoons maple syrup

or to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon kosher salt

or to taste

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

or to taste

2 ounces crumbled goat cheese

or to taste

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Fruits and Vegetables

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Place pumpkin onto a secure cutting board. Cut the top and bottom off the pumpkin removing as much of the stem as possible. Use a sharp vegetable peeler or a paring knife to remove the pumpkin peel. Cut pumpkin in half and use a spoon to scoop out seeds and strings. Trim away any pieces of stem that may remain. Cut each pumpkin half into 1/2-inch strips. Chop each strip into 1/2-inch cubes. Place cubed pumpkin into a large bowl.

Step 3

Mix balsamic vinegar maple syrup olive oil garlic powder onion powder salt and pepper together in a small bowl until thoroughly combined. Pour over pumpkin pieces and toss to thoroughly coat. Pour pumpkin into an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir gently then continue baking until pumpkin is softened and slightly caramelized 25 to 30 minutes more stirring again if needed. Serve pumpkin warm topped with goat cheese and fresh oregano.

Nutritional Information

Balsamic-Roasted Pumpkin with Goat Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 241.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.7g 14%

Carbohydrates: 32.7g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 1.8g 7%

Sugars: 13.5g

Fat: 11.4g 18%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 11.2mg 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 25392.8IU 508%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.5mg 27%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 15%

Vitamin C: 31.7mg 53%

Folate: 55.7mcg 14%

Calcium: 132.9mg 13%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 48.5mg 17%

Potassium: 1232.8mg 35%

Sodium: 321.9mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 102.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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