Pumpkin with dates and thyme
12 servings
60 minutes
Pumpkin with dates and thyme is an exquisite dish of Italian cuisine, filled with the warmth of the autumn harvest and the sweet tenderness of Eastern dates. This combination of simple yet expressive ingredients creates a harmony of flavors: aromatic thyme adds freshness, garlic provides a slight spiciness, and roasted pumpkin becomes soft and caramelizes. The addition of dates highlights the sweet notes of the dish, creating a balance between salty and sweet. Baking in coconut and olive oil adds depth to the flavor, making each serving rich. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive feast. It can be served as a standalone dish or as a side to meat and fish, while light sea salt completes the flavor profile.
1
Preheat the oven to 220˚C. In a large baking dish, mix pumpkin, thyme, garlic, olive oil, and coconut oil; season with salt and pepper.
- Pumpkin: 1.3 kg
- Thyme: 0.5 bunch
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Coconut oil: 2 tablespoons
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Bake, turning occasionally, until soft for 40-45 minutes. Add dates and mix while shaking. Bake until the pumpkin and dates are soft for 12-15 minutes.
- Pitted dates: 12 pieces
3
Place the pumpkin, dates, garlic, and thyme on a plate, drizzle with the oil from the baking dish, and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Pumpkin: 1.3 kg
- Pitted dates: 12 pieces
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Thyme: 0.5 bunch
- Sea salt: to taste