Spicy Baked Pumpkin Pieces

4 servings

40 minutes

Spicy baked pumpkin chunks are a cozy dish with Russian roots that embodies the warmth of home cooking. The flavor of the pumpkin unfolds under the influence of a honey-spice marinade, while baking gives it tenderness and caramel notes. Cinnamon and nutmeg add a subtle, warming spice, making the dish especially comforting on cool days. The simplicity of preparation and harmony of flavors allow baked pumpkin to be served as a standalone dish or as an accompaniment to neutral sides like millet or couscous. It also pairs wonderfully with homemade flatbreads, creating the perfect tandem for leisurely family dinners. This dish, infused with traditions, evokes memories of rural autumn evenings when the aroma of spices and baked pumpkin fills the kitchen with coziness.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 249.1
• Proteins: 5.5g
• Fats: 13.7g
• Carbohydrates: 37.4g

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: 0.3 pc
• Water: 100 ml
• Sunflower oil: 50 ml
• Honey: 2 tbsp
• Cinnamon: pinch
• Ground nutmeg: pinch
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the pumpkin into small cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 0.3 piece

2. Mix honey, salt, oil, and spices in warm water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 100 ml
   • Sunflower oil: 50 ml
   • Honey: 2 tablespoons
   • Cinnamon:  pinch
   • Ground nutmeg:  pinch
   • Salt:  to taste

3. Pour the mixture over the pumpkin in the baking dish.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 0.3 piece
   • Water: 100 ml
   • Sunflower oil: 50 ml
   • Honey: 2 tablespoons
   • Cinnamon:  pinch
   • Ground nutmeg:  pinch
   • Salt:  to taste

4. Bake at 220 degrees until soft.

5. Such pumpkin pairs well with side dishes that have a mild flavor (like millet or couscous), or it can be served with flatbread.