Baked Pumpkin with Paprika and Almonds

It’s pumpkin time! On my blog, you will find a lot of recipes, but today I want to tell you about baked pumpkin with paprika and almonds. A healthy and tasty side dish, different from the classic flavorful gratin pumpkin and crispy pan pumpkin. Today’s recipe is really ready in 5 minutes, you just need to slice it or cube it, season it with spicy paprika, spices, and almonds, then bake it!  Soft on the bite, full of flavor, don’t miss Chicca’s tasty recipe.

If you are looking for other pumpkin recipes, check out these dishes:

Baked Pumpkin with Paprika and Almonds
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Very Affordable
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 4
  • Cooking methods: Oven, Electric Oven
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
144.67 Kcal
calories per serving
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  • Energy 144.67 (Kcal)
  • Carbohydrates 10.30 (g) of which sugars 3.98 (g)
  • Proteins 3.42 (g)
  • Fat 11.30 (g) of which saturated 1.33 (g)of which unsaturated 1.15 (g)
  • Fibers 2.12 (g)
  • Sodium 295.29 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

  • 1.1 lbs pumpkin
  • to taste spicy paprika
  • 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.7 oz sliced almonds
  • 0.35 oz pumpkin seeds
  • to taste salt
  • 1 sprig rosemary

Steps

  • First, cut the pumpkin in half, then scoop out the seeds with a spoon.

  • Slice the pumpkin into about 20 pieces, ensuring all slices are uniform for even cooking. Take a medium-sized baking sheet and oil it, then place the pumpkin wedges side by side.

  • Salt, add rosemary, garlic, and paprika. Sprinkle the pumpkin slices with pumpkin seeds and sliced almonds.

    Baked Pumpkin with Paprika and Almonds
  • Bake in a static oven at 356°F for about 40 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender when pierced with a fork.

Storage

Baked Pumpkin with Paprika and Almonds can be stored in the refrigerator for one day in an airtight container. The next day, just reheat it in the microwave, oven, or in an air fryer.

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Silvia Sciattella

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