Roast Pumpkin with Cheese “Fondue”

Pumpkin is rich in vitamins A and C, as well as antioxidants, making it a healthy and flavorful addition to any meal.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Roast Pumpkin with Cheese “Fondue”

Cooking Method: Baking, Roasting Cuisine: American, European Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1000 gram Pumpkin
• 2 teaspoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 200 gram Cheddar cheese
• 200 gram Gruyere cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Cut the pumpkin into wedges and remove the seeds.
3. Place the pumpkin wedges on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
4. Roast the pumpkin in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until tender.
5. While the pumpkin is roasting, prepare the cheese fondue. Grate the cheddar cheese and gruyere cheese.
6. In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat. Add the grated cheeses and stir until melted and smooth.
7. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the cheese mixture and stir until thickened.
8. Add the minced garlic and nutmeg to the cheese fondue and stir to combine.
9. Remove the roasted pumpkin from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
10. Serve the roast pumpkin with the cheese fondue on the side.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 28g10%

Sugars 8g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.