Spiced Pumpkin Wedges Recipes

PUMPKIN SPICE SWEET POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375˚ F. Bake the potatoes in the center of the oven until tender but still firm in the center, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool slightly, about 30 minutes. Cut each sweet potato lengthwise into 6 wedges and arrange cut-side up in a single layer on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil (about 1/4 cup) and sprinkle with salt. Bake until crisp and browned around the edges, 25 to 30 minutes. Bring the brown sugar and 3/4 cup water to a simmer in a small saucepan. Stir in the pumpkin pie spice and cook over medium-low heat until syrupy, 3 to 5 minutes. Arrange the sweet potatoes on a platter and drizzle with the sauce.

SPICY ROASTED PUMPKIN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 220 C / 425 F/ Gas 7
• Carefully wash the pumpkin or squash and dry thoroughly.
• Using a long, sharp knife carefully cut the pumpkin or squash into wedges or slices depending on the shape. Be careful when cutting as the pumpkin can easily slip, to make it easier put it onto a damp tea towel to help prevent it from slipping.
• Lay the wedges on to a large, roomy baking tray. The slices must be one layer and not overlapping. If you have more slices than can fit in one layer, then use two or more trays.
• Generously season with sea salt and black pepper.
• Sprinkle the mace, paprika and the thyme evenly over the wedges.
• Pour over the oil then roll the slices or wedges in the oil to make sure they are all well covered.
• Place the tray(s) into the preheated oven.
• Roast for between 30 and 40 minutes, longer if the pumpkin needs it. The skin should be slightly blistered and the flesh soft when pierced with a sharp knife.
• Remove the tray (s) from the oven and leave the pumpkin to cool ever so slightly then serve.
• If the skin is edible, then leave it on, otherwise, remove the skin, it should slip away quite easily.
• Or, cool the slices completely and use the lovely enhanced flavor in all your favorite recipes. The roasted pumpkin can also be pureed.
• You can also cook the pumpkin without the paprika and chili if you wish. The mace, salt and pepper is a must, though.

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.

BAKED PUMPKIN WEDGES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 F.
• Peel and clean pumpkin.
• Soften butter and mix with all spices, lemon and honey.
• Cut pumpkin into serving size wedges (as you would a canteloupe).
• Brush with the butter mixture.
• Place in casserole dish, curved edges up.
• Bake 30 minutes (or until fork tender) basting with the butter after the first 15 minutes.

SPICY PUMPKIN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds with a spoon (see tip below). Cut into wedges or chunks (keep the skin on) and tip into a bowl. Put the garam masala, and 1 tsp each of the coriander and cumin into a small bowl and mix with 2 tbsp of the oil and season. Drizzle over the pumpkin and toss well to coat in the spiced oil. Transfer to a baking tray, spread out evenly and roast for 40-45 mins, turning halfway through cooking, until the pumpkin is very soft when pierced with a fork. Leave to cool on the tray for a few minutes.
• Heat the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion with a pinch of salt for 10 mins until soft. Add the ginger, garlic and remaining spices and chilli flakes, and fry for a few more minutes until fragrant. Pour in the stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
• When the pumpkin is cool enough to touch, use a spoon to scoop the soft flesh from the skins. Add the soft pumpkin to the stock pan, discarding the skins. Remove from the heat and blitz the soup with a hand blender until creamy and smooth. Season to taste, adding extra chilli or garam masala if you like. Put back over a low heat and stir in the cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then serve in bowls with a drizzle more cream and a pinch of chilli to serve. Top with toasted pumpkin seeds, if you like.

SPICED PUMPKIN WEDGES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200C 400°F.
• Grind the whole spices, cinnamon, chillies and salt in a pestle and mortar.
• add garlic and a little olive oil and pound to form a paste.
• rub spice mix over the pumpkin and place, skin side down in ovenproof dish or roasting pan.
• bake for 35 - 40 mins until tender.
• serve hot.

SPICED POTATO WEDGES

Steps:

• Make the dip. Ripple the mustard and honey through the mayonnaise in a small bowl. Cover and chill.
• Preheat the oven to fan 180C/ conventional 200C/gas 6. Cut each potato into eight wedges, then cook in boiling salted water for 5 minutes.
• In a large bowl, mix the butter and spice with a little seasoning. Drain the potatoes, then add to the bowl and shake. Transfer to two baking sheets and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned. Serve hot, with the dip.