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Pumpkin Seed Pesto & Roasted Pumpkin

featured in Resourceful Ways To Use Your Leftover Pumpkin

This flavorful and healthy dish features tender roasted pumpkin coated with a delicious pumpkin seed pesto that's packed with fresh herbs and tangy Parmesan cheese. It's the perfect fall-inspired dish that's sure to impress!

Rachel Gaewski
Tasty Team
May 04, 2023
Pumpkin Seed Pesto & Roasted Pumpkin

Inspired by tasty.co

Ingredients

for 5 servings

  • 1 small pumpkin
  • ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (65 g)
  • ⅓ cup olive oil (80 mL), plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups fresh arugula (40 g)
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaf (80 g)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 272
  • Fat 18g
  • Carbs 26g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugar 4g
  • Protein 4g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut a circle around the stem of the pumpkin and remove the top. Use an ice cream scoop to scoop out the pumpkin seeds and flesh of the pumpkin and transfer to a bowl. Set aside.
  3. Cut the pumpkin into large pieces and and transfer to one of the baking sheets. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until pumpkin is fork tender.
  4. Separate the pumpkin seeds from the flesh and rinse and dry them.
  5. Add the pumpkin seeds to the other baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crunchy.
  7. In a food processor, combine the arugula, basil, roasted pumpkin seeds, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, water, and salt and process until smooth.
  8. Serve with your favorite roasted vegetables.
  9. Enjoy!
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