Balsamic Roasted Pumpkin Recipe with Goat Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 (3 pound) sugar pumpkin
• 0.25 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
• 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. Place the pumpkin on a stable cutting board. Carefully slice off the top and bottom, removing as much of the stem as possible. Peel the pumpkin using a vegetable peeler or paring knife. Halve the pumpkin, then scoop out the seeds and strings with a spoon. Remove any remaining stem pieces. Cut each half into ½-inch strips, then chop into ½-inch cubes. Place the cubed pumpkin into a large bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Pour this mixture over the pumpkin and toss until evenly coated. Spread the pumpkin in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir gently, then continue baking until the pumpkin is tender and slightly caramelized, about 25 to 30 minutes longer. Stir again if necessary. Serve warm, topped with goat cheese and fresh oregano for the best flavor.

Nutrition

• Calories: 241 kcal
• Fat Content: 11 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 14 g
• Sodium Content: 322 mg
• Protein Content: 7 g
• Cholesterol Content: 11 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 33 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g