The baked pumpkin and sweet potatoes are a typically autumnal side dish that becomes really delicious with the right seasonings.
An autumn dish that’s good for the body and soul: pumpkin and sweet potatoes, a blend of taste and health.
The sweet potato, a true superfood, meets the sweetness of pumpkin in a dish that combines flavor and well-being. Rich in beta-carotene, fiber, and potassium, the sweet potato helps strengthen the immune system, improve digestion, and regulate blood pressure.
Pumpkin and sweet potatoes: a dish rich in flavor and nutrients to face autumn with energy.
Travel with us through the flavors of autumn with this recipe that celebrates the sweet potato, a hidden treasure of nature. You will discover how a simple dish can become a true elixir of well-being, thanks to its countless nutritional properties.
With few and simple ingredients, you have a side dish that you can also store in the fridge and reheat the next day, which will be even better.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients for Baked Pumpkin and Sweet Potatoes
- 14 oz mantovana pumpkin
- 28 oz sweet potatoes (or yams) (red)
- 4 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 pinches salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
Tools
- 1 baking tray
- 1 peeler
Preparation of Baked Pumpkin and Sweet Potatoes
Preparing the pumpkin and sweet potatoes is really simple and quick, first peel the sweet potatoes and the pumpkin, and remove its seeds and internal filaments.
Cut the sweet potatoes into slices about 3/4 inch thick and the pumpkin into moderately sized wedges.
Season the vegetables separately with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and extra virgin olive oil.
Preheat the oven to 428°F in static mode, spread the sweet potatoes on a baking tray, add the garlic cloves, and a few sprigs of rosemary.
Bake the sweet potatoes for 15 minutes then remove the tray, turn the sweet potato slices upside down and add the pumpkin wedges
Put back in the oven and bake for another 15/20 minutes checking the degree of cooking and browning.
Take out of the oven, let rest for a few minutes before serving at the table and…
ENJOY YOUR MEAL
Variants and Tips
You can also season the pumpkin and sweet potatoes with thyme or oregano instead of rosemary.
If you prefer, you can add garlic cloves cut into slices instead of whole among the vegetables.
Storage of Baked Pumpkin and Sweet Potatoes
You can store it in the refrigerator in a closed airtight container for 2 days.
Cooking potatoes with the skin?
Cooking the sweet potato with the skin is a simple and tasty way to best enjoy all its beneficial properties. The skin, in fact, contains a good part of the fibers and some important nutrients.
Thoroughly wash the sweet potatoes under running water, scrubbing them with a brush to remove any soil residues.Can I make them in the microwave?
Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork then wrap them in damp kitchen paper and cook them on high power for about 5-7 minutes.
Sweet potatoes and pumpkin promote digestion and help maintain a good cholesterol level, so let’s consume them as much as we can.
