Recipe: Roast Pumpkin Puree

This roast pumpkin puree is a simple and delicious recipe that is really versatile. I like to make a batch to have on hand for quick meals, with the added bonus that it freezes well so you never have to be without it! 

Ingredients List

  • Pumpkin
  • Garlic
  • 2 onions
  • Olive Oil
  • Herbs of choice (this time I used rosemary)

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Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 180C
  2. Dice the pumpkin
  3. Peel and quarter the onion
  4. Add the pumpkin, onion and peeled cloves of garlic to a oven dish with a splash of oil and herbs
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until soft then puree in a food processor
  6. Enjoy!

Here are a couple of the ways I have used it recently. Firstly,as a healthy pasta sauce – just top with parmesan and season with salt and pepper and you’re ready to go!

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I also used it to make a simple and delicious risotto – the pumpkin makes it so creamy!

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What would you use it for? I’d love to hear your ideas!

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