Roasted Pumpkin with Cinnamon and Cloves
**Roasted Pumpkin with Cinnamon and Cloves** This simple roasted pumpkin recipe is a great way to enjoy the flavors of fall. The pumpkin is roasted with cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper, giving it a warm and inviting flavor. The roasted pumpkin can be served as a side dish or used in a variety of other recipes, such as soups, stews, and pies.
The history of roasted pumpkin is a long and winding one. Pumpkins have been cultivated in North America for thousands of years, and they were a staple food for Native Americans. The first Europeans to arrive in North America quickly adopted the pumpkin into their own diets, and it soon became a popular dish in both Europe and the Americas. Roasted pumpkin is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It can be served as a side dish, used in soups and stews, or even made into pies. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, roasted pumpkin is a delicious and healthy way to celebrate the fall harvest.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 45 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 small pumpkin (about 3 pounds)
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds.
  3. Drizzle the olive oil over the pumpkin and sprinkle with the cinnamon, cloves, salt, and pepper.
  4. Place the pumpkin cut-side up on a baking sheet and roast for 45 minutes, or until tender.
  5. Let the pumpkin cool slightly before serving.
Why It Works
  • Roasting the pumpkin brings out its natural sweetness and caramelizes the sugars on the surface.
  • The cinnamon and cloves add a warm and inviting flavor to the pumpkin.
  • The salt and pepper help to balance out the sweetness of the pumpkin.