Description
This Savory Roasted Pumpkin with Creamy Lemon Yogurt and Crunchy Pine Nuts is a cozy, flavorful side dish perfect for autumn dinners or holiday gatherings. Roasted pumpkin brings warmth and caramelized edges, paired beautifully with a tangy lemon yogurt drizzle and nutty, toasted pine nuts. Finished with fresh herbs and a splash of olive oil, this dish delivers a stunning mix of color, texture, and flavor.
Ingredients
2 lb pumpkin (butternut or sugar pumpkin)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup Greek yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 small garlic clove (optional), minced
3 tbsp pine nuts
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
1 tsp za’atar or sumac (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel the pumpkin, remove seeds, and cut into 1-inch cubes.
2. Toss the cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
3. Spread the pumpkin on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a single layer.
4. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until caramelized.
5. While roasting, whisk Greek yogurt with lemon juice, zest, garlic (optional), and a pinch of salt. Chill.
6. Toast pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until golden.
7. Once the pumpkin is roasted, transfer to a serving platter.
8. Drizzle with lemon yogurt, sprinkle pine nuts, fresh herbs, and optional za’atar or sumac.
9. Finish with an extra drizzle of olive oil and serve warm.
Notes
For even roasting, space the pumpkin cubes apart on the baking sheet—overcrowding leads to steaming.
You can swap pine nuts for slivered almonds or toasted walnuts for a budget-friendly alternative.
Want extra zing? Add a tiny bit of harissa or chili flakes to the yogurt for gentle heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (1/4 of the recipe)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: roasted pumpkin, fall side dish, lemon yogurt, pine nuts