Roasted pumpkin wedges in sweet and savory garlic butter and served on a plate

A delicious low-carb side dish for a special occasion, pumpkin slices are roasted to tender, caramerlized perfection with a tasty garlic butter flavor and a hint of pumpkin spices.

Serving Size: 6

Ingredients for Sweet and Savory Pumpkin

  • Pumpkin, ½ of a large pumpkin
  • Avocado oil, 2 Tablespoon 
  • Butter, melted, 2 Tablespoon
  • Garlic, minced, 1 Tablespoon
  • Sea salt, 1 teaspoon
  • Cinnamon, 1 teaspoon
  • Clove, ⅛ teaspoon
  • Nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon
  • Fresh thyme, finely chopped, 1 Tablespoon
  • Low-carb brown sweetener, 2 Tablespoon
  • A sprig of thyme and Rosemary, for garnish

Instructions for Sweet and Savory Pumpkin

1.Preheat the oven to 200˚C (392˚F). Slice a pumpkin into thin long uniform wedges.

2.In a large bowl, mix avocado oil, melted butter, sea salt, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, garlic, thyme, and sweetener together. Toss the pumpkin slices and coat them evenly.

3.Oil a round baking pan and arrange the pumpkin slices in a circular pattern. 

4.Bake for about 30 minutes until soft and golden on the edges.

5.Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top and serve with a whole sprig of rosemary and thyme for garnish.

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