Recipe for Crispy and Fragrant Baked Pumpkin
Tasty and crispy oven-baked pumpkin recipe, enriched with extra-virgin olive oil, rosemary, and a light sprinkle of pepper. Perfect as a flavorful and healthy side dish. Try customizing it with mixed seeds or smoked paprika for a unique twist!
Instructions
- Start by cleaning the pumpkin, removing the skin and internal seeds.
- Cut the flesh into uniform slices, about 1.5 cm thick.
- Lightly coat the pumpkin slices in flour, making sure to remove the excess with a gentle shake.
- Take a baking tray and grease it with two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- Arrange the floured slices on the tray in a single layer.
- Season the slices with salt and pepper to taste, then sprinkle the minced rosemary leaves on top to infuse their aroma during cooking.
- Drizzle the remaining extra virgin olive oil over the pumpkin slices.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C and cook for about an hour or until the surface of the slices is golden brown and crispy.
- Once removed from the oven, let the baked pumpkin rest for about 5 minutes before serving it as a flavorful side dish.
Notes
To add a unique touch to your baked pumpkin, try sprinkling the slices with mixed seeds (such as sunflower or pumpkin seeds) before baking to add crispiness and nutritional value. Alternatively, you can add a sprinkle of smoked paprika along with the rosemary to give it a more intense and slightly spicy flavor. Remember, cooking is also about experimenting, so feel free to customize this recipe according to your taste! Enjoy your meal!