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Cooked sugar pumpkin halves on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan.

How To Cook Pumpkin

Kim
Ever wonder how to roast a pumpkin? It's easier than you might think. I'm going to show you how you can do it and have it come out perfect every time. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine American
Calories 354 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Sugar pumpkin (aka pie pumkin)

Instructions
 

  • Pick out firm ripe, pie pumpkins without any blemishes or bruising.
  • Wash the outside of the pumpkin, removing any visible dirt.Cut the pumpkin in half.
  • Place the two halves cut side down on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan.
  • Bake at 350ºF for 40 – 60 minutes, depending on the size of your pumpkins. When a fork pierces the pumpkin with ease, it’s done.
  • When the halves have cooled enough that you can handle them, carefully scoop out the pulp into a dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 4624mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 115777IU | Vitamin C: 122mg | Calcium: 286mg | Iron: 11mg

Disclaimer: Nutritional values (per serving) are approximates only and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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