Roasted Pumpkin with Balsamic and Goat Cheese
Tender roasted sugar pumpkin is coated in a sweet-tart balsamic and maple glaze, with garlic, onion, oregano, and black pepper adding savory depth. Crumbled goat cheese brings a tangy finish, making this colorful dish a flavorful salad topper or a satisfying side for an autumn meal.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Roasted Pumpkin with Balsamic and Goat Cheese, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Place the pumpkin on a stable cutting board. Cut the top and bottom off the pumpkin, removing as much of the stem as possible. Remove the pumpkin peel using a sharp vegetable peeler or paring knife. Cut the pumpkin in half, then scoop out the seeds and strings with a spoon. Trim away any remaining pieces of stem. Cut each pumpkin half into ½-inch strips, then chop each strip into ½-inch cubes. Place the cubed pumpkin in a large bowl.
- 3
Combine balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Pour the mixture over the pumpkin pieces and toss to coat thoroughly. Transfer the pumpkin to the prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Stir gently, then continue baking until the pumpkin is softened and slightly caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes more. Stir again if needed. Serve the pumpkin warm, topped with goat cheese and fresh oregano.
- 5
Stir gently; continue baking until the pumpkin is softened and slightly caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes more, stirring again if needed.
- 6
Serve the pumpkin warm; top with goat cheese and fresh oregano.
- Calories 295.89 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 8.55 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 45.51 g 17%
- Total Fat 9.41 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.93 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 74.2 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 9.09 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 23.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 129.31 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 13.39 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 1452.46 mcg Good Source 161%
- Vitamin C 13.97 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Roasted Pumpkin with Balsamic and Goat Cheese is made with 10 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Fresh Oregano, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 295.89 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Roasted Pumpkin with Balsamic and Goat Cheese made of?
- The main ingredients are Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Fresh Oregano, Garlic Powder, Goat Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Roasted Pumpkin with Balsamic and Goat Cheese?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 295.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Roasted Pumpkin with Balsamic and Goat Cheese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Roasted Pumpkin with Balsamic and Goat Cheese healthy?
- Roasted Pumpkin with Balsamic and Goat Cheese has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 295.89 calories and 8.55 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.93 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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