Honey-Roasted Pumpkin
Pumpkin wedges are brushed with honey and cinnamon and roasted until sweet and tender for an effortless oven treat.
✍️ Veg.Pub EditorialPublished 2026-04-04👁 53 views
Calories
140
kcal
Servings
2
Prep time
30
min
Diet
vegan
🧺 Ingredients
- Pumpkin300g
- Honey15g · Swap: Maple syrup
- Cinnamon1g
- Olive oil8ml
- Toasted white sesame seeds2g
👩🍳 Steps
- 1Wash the pumpkin and cut into crescent wedges, leaving the skin on.
- 2Mix the olive oil, honey, and cinnamon, and brush over the pumpkin.
- 3Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 4Roast in an oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25 minutes, until the edges are lightly caramelized and the flesh is soft.
- 5Remove from the oven and sprinkle with toasted white sesame seeds to finish.
📊 Nutrition
| Protein | 2g |
| Iron | 0.6mg |
| Calcium | 30mg |
| Fiber | 4g |
Introduction
Pumpkin is cut into crescent wedges, brushed with a thin layer of honey and cinnamon, then roasted until the edges are lightly caramelized and the flesh turns soft and sweet — an oven treat that could not be simpler to make. Pumpkin is naturally sweet on its own, and roasting evaporates some of its moisture, concentrating that sweetness further, so barely any extra sugar is needed. The cinnamon adds a warm layer of flavor on top, making this a lovely afternoon treat during the fall and winter months.
Nutrition Highlights
- Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene, and roasting concentrates both its sweetness and flavor
- Cinnamon lends a distinctive aroma while also contributing some antioxidant compounds
- Only a small amount of honey is used, mainly to add shine and enhance flavor, so the overall sugar content stays modest
- Pumpkin is high in dietary fiber, making it a good snack or treat to swap in for traditional high-sugar desserts
Tips
- Choose a mature pumpkin — it will have accumulated more natural sugar, giving the roasted result a softer, sweeter texture
- Cut the pumpkin wedges to an even thickness so they roast evenly without any undercooked spots
- Vegetarians can substitute maple syrup for the honey when brushing the surface — it delivers the same irresistible caramelized aroma
Author: Veg.Pub Editorial
