Baked crispy pumpkin is one of the quickest and tastiest recipes to better appreciate the legendary pumpkin. Just cut the pumpkin, coat it in breadcrumbs, season it with spices, olive oil and put it in the oven. With a few ingredients, you will make a seasonal side dish, very tasty, and above all simple and economical.
The baked crispy pumpkin is so good, crunchy outside and soft inside, that you’ll be licking your fingers, one bite after another. Other pumpkin recipes are pumpkin pie, the rustic vegan ring cake with pumpkin and tofu, the risotto with pumpkin cream and the original pumpkin and apple jam.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- 1.3 lbs pumpkin (net, already cleaned)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.14 cup grated cheese (Parmesan or Grana Padano)
- to taste garlic powder + rosemary powder
- 1 clove of garlic + 1 sprig of rosemary
- to taste olive oil + ground black pepper
Preparation
1 – Clean the pumpkin from the skin and its interior and cut it into pieces. Make medium-sized cubes, not too small, and put them in a bowl. Season them with olive oil and salt.
2 – In another container, mix together the breadcrumbs, grated cheese, a sprinkle of garlic powder and rosemary, a pinch of ground black pepper.
3 – Take the pumpkin cubes and toss them in the breadcrumb mixture. Mix them well to coat evenly, this will be the coating for our pumpkin.
4 – Place a sheet of parchment paper on the baking tray and lightly oil it, arrange the pumpkin pieces on top and drizzle a bit more oil over them. Sprinkle the pumpkin with fresh rosemary and place a whole clove of garlic on the side to flavor the pumpkin.
5 – Bake in a preheated oven at 390°F (200°C) for 20 minutes, until cooked and golden. If you want to give it a quick grill, go ahead, 5 minutes on the top rack of the oven and your crispy pumpkin is ready.
