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Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Roasted Pumpkin with Rosemary

It's a pity that The Husband does not fancy pumpkins.

I love eating pumpkins in all forms - roasted pumpkin soup, pumpkin in salads, stir-fried pumpkin with dried shrimps etc. The only thing I haven't really tried is pumpkin juice à la Harry Potter novels. (And to be honest, even I think pumpkin juice is a bit too much!)

In fact, if I weren't on a low carb diet, I would be happy with steamed Japanese pumpkin and steamed rice for lunch.

As it happens, I tried a bit of this roasted pumpkin with rosemary the other day in a restaurant and this is so simple and so good I just had to share it here with all.

If you are cracking your head for an idea of a dish to bring for a potluck dinner during this festive period - here is an idea for you. This will definitely be a dish I will have on my list as a dish to bring for a potluck gathering!

Roasted pumpkin with sprigs of rosemary and a sprinkling of sea salt
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14 comments:

  1. I am Hap(py)December 13, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    oooh i often roast pumpkin for dinner to replace sweet potatoes. Love when is slightly charred with all the nice herbs and sea salt. Nom Nom!

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  2. ReneDecember 13, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I love pumpkins too! Esp the Japanese variety. How long do you have to roast it for? I always have difficulty gauging the roasting time.

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  3. Blur TingDecember 13, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    I love pumpkin. I often buy a big one and eat it over several breakfasts and lunch, roasted or steamed.

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  4. Petunia LeeDecember 13, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Ok... I am now gonna try pumpkin. I wonder if it is high carb.

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  5. Open Kitchen ConceptDecember 13, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Rene, I usually put them in with my chicken - I think they get soft from 40min at 190deg C but it depends on the cut (how thick the slices are)

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  6. Open Kitchen ConceptDecember 14, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    I like the Japanese variety best too, Rene, hehe

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  7. Open Kitchen ConceptDecember 14, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Happy, pumpkin and sweet potatoes are both nice to go w chicken, hehe

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  8. Open Kitchen ConceptDecember 14, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Ting, every meal! Wow

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  9. Open Kitchen ConceptDecember 14, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Petunia, I saw pumpkin as having less carbs then carrots, so I suppose it is a low carb vege..? Surprisingly, peas are high carb veges...

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  10. Wen-aiDecember 14, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I am cracking my head for what to prepare as a side dish to my braised beef cheeks! Think I'll give roasted pumpkins a try! ;)

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  11. MalarDecember 14, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    I love pumpkin too!

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  12. Fresh Fry aka 福星December 14, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    i love any carb, as long as it's nice carb. *WIDE GRIN*

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  13. Open Kitchen ConceptDecember 15, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Do give it a try, Wen-ai!

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  14. Open Kitchen ConceptDecember 15, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Hehe, Malar and Fry, I love carbs too! :)

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