Roasted Pumpkin With Root Vegetables And Broccoli Recipes

ROASTED HARVEST VEGETABLES IN A BAKED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Cut off the top of the pumpkin in such a way that it gives you a"top.
• "Scoop out the seeds of the pumpkin and save them for toasting, or discard them.
• Clean out the inside of the pumpkin and rub with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with a bit of salt and add about 1/2 cup of water.
• Place the pumpkin in a 325 degree oven and bake for about 30 minutes until slightly softened on the inside.
• Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Peel and cut the root vegetables in large pieces all about the same size.
• Place them in a zipper type plastic bag with about 1/3 cup of olive oil.
• Close the bag and shake to coat the vegetables well.
• Pour the vegetables in a large roasting pan.
• Add the cut onions, shallots, minced garlic, and herbs.
• Stir with a large spoon.
• Sprinkle with the kosher or sea salt and some black pepper.
• Place the pan, uncovered, in a 425 degree oven.
• Roast for about 20 minutes, shaking the pan two or three times.
• Turn the pan and reduce the heat to 375 degrees and bake for another 20 minutes, shaking or stirring to keep the vegetables from burning.
• Continue baking until all veggies are soft, about 10-20 minutes more.
• Remove the vegetables to the warm pumpkin and cover with the top.
• Serve, adding small pieces of the softened pumpkin if you like.
• Remember to remove the bay leaves before eating.
• VARIATIONS: Add some roasted red or green peppers.
• Add a bit of cayenne pepper for a"hot" taste.

ROASTED BROCCOLI WITH PUMPKIN SEEDS AND GRATED PECORINO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Arrange broccoli and pumpkin seeds in single layers on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Roast, rotating pans once, until golden in spots and just tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly on baking sheets, then sprinkle with cheese.
• Divide rice among serving dishes, top with broccoli mixture, and finish with lemon wedges before serving.

ROASTED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut pumpkin in half; scrape out seeds.
• Drizzle pumpkin with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. (Omit pepper if using in sweet dishes.)
• Place cut side down on a baking sheet. Roast until very soft, about 35 to 45 minutes.