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Oven-roasted pumpkin with caramelized walnuts & balsamic reduction

Oven-roasted pumpkin with caramelized walnuts & balsamic reduction is a feel-good winter dish that impresses with its sweet roasted aromas, nutty depth and subtle acidity. The pumpkin is roasted in the oven until golden brown, the walnuts are given a crunchy caramel coating and the balsamic reduction provides the perfect balance of flavors.
The ideal wine accompaniment? Chardonnay, Viognier or Pinot Noir provide just the right blend of fruit, body and fine acidity to harmoniously support the sweetness of the pumpkin and the spiciness of the balsamic reduction.
➡ A sophisticated but easy-to-prepare vegan dish with perfect wine pairing! 🍷🎃
Print Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main course, Supplement
Cuisine Mediterranean & European cuisine
Servings 2 People
Calories 550 kcal

Cooking utensils

  • 1 Baking tray
  • 1 Cutting board & knife
  • 1 Small pan for the walnuts
  • 1 Small pot for the balsamic reduction

Ingredients
  

For the pumpkin:

  • 1 small Hokkaido or butternut pumpkin
  • 2 EL Olive oil
  • 1 TL Maple syrup
  • 1 TL Cinnamon
  • 1/2 TL Sea salt
  • 1/2 TL black pepper

For the caramelized walnuts:

  • 50 g Walnuts
  • 1 EL Maple syrup
  • 1 Pinch Pinch of salt

For the balsamic reduction:

  • 100 ml Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 TL Maple syrup

Preparation
 

  • Prepare & roast the pumpkin:
    Halve the pumpkin, remove the seeds & cut into wedges
    Mix with olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt & pepper
    Spread on a baking tray & bake at Bake at 200°C (top/bottom heat) for approx. 25 min.
  • Caramelize the walnuts:
    Roast the walnuts in a pan without oil
    Add the maple syrup & salt, caramelize briefly
  • Make the balsamic reduction:
    Heat the balsamic vinegar & maple syrup in a small pan
    Reduce until a syrupy consistency is achieved
  • Arrange & serve:
    Arrange the pumpkin wedges on a plate
    Garnish with walnuts & balsamic reduction

Nutritional values per portion

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 8gFat: 30g
Keyword Balsamic reduction, Caramelize walnuts, Pumpkin recipe, Roasted pumpkin, vegan oven vegetables, vegetarian winter dish, Wine with pumpkin
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