Description
Maple Roasted Pumpkin Wedges are the quintessential fall side dish, perfectly blending sweet and savory flavors that celebrate the season. This recipe highlights the natural sweetness of pumpkin enhanced by rich maple syrup and warm spices, delivering a comforting dish that’s both visually appealing and nutritious. Whether served at Thanksgiving or enjoyed as a healthy snack, these caramelized wedges are easy to prepare and pair well with a variety of main dishes. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delightful addition to any meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium sugar pumpkin (about 3–4 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cut the pumpkin in half, remove seeds, and slice into 1-inch thick wedges.
- Place wedges on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, maple syrup, salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Drizzle over the wedges and toss to coat.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until tender and caramelized.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg