Storage and heating
FAQ
Can it be prepared in advance?
Yes, but the best texture comes from freshly prepared food.
What to replace feta with?
Other soft salty cheese will do, but the taste will be slightly different.
What to do if the pumpkin is not baked in 30 minutes?
Leave it for a few more minutes. The exact time depends on the type of pumpkin and the size of the pieces.
Author’s Tip
I wouldn’t add a lot of spices to this recipe. Restraint works better here: good pumpkin, honey, thyme and cheese. If you do not overload the dish, it tastes very clean and does not lose its simplicity.
How to understand that a dish is ready
- The pumpkin is soft, but not falling apart.
- The edges are slightly browned.
- The feta has warmed up and become softer, but not dry.
Typical errors
- Mistake 1: cut the pumpkin too small – it dries out.
- Mistake 2: add the feta immediately – the cheese dries out instead of warming up gently.
- Mistake 3: mix the dressing with the pumpkin badly – some of the pieces come out fresh.
Recipe options
- Serve as a side dish to the main dish.
- Serve as an independent warm appetizer.
- Make the taste more expressive if you slightly increase the amount of black pepper.
Submission
Storage and heating
FAQ
Can it be prepared in advance?
Yes, but the best texture comes from freshly prepared food.
What to replace feta with?
Other soft salty cheese will do, but the taste will be slightly different.
What to do if the pumpkin is not baked in 30 minutes?
Leave it for a few more minutes. The exact time depends on the type of pumpkin and the size of the pieces.
Author’s Tip
I wouldn’t add a lot of spices to this recipe. Restraint works better here: good pumpkin, honey, thyme and cheese. If you do not overload the dish, it tastes very clean and does not lose its simplicity.
Baked pumpkin is good not only in sweet dishes. In this version, it comes out soft, slightly caramelized and pairs very well with the salty feta, honey and thyme. The recipe is short, but it is not about “just put it in the oven”. Here it is important to cut the pumpkin evenly, not to rush the cheese and not to dry out the pieces. Then the dish will not be watery and not fresh, but put together according to taste: the sweetness of pumpkin, the aroma of herbs, the light crunch of sesame and the creamy saltiness of feta. It can be served as a warm snack, a side dish or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- pumpkin – 500 g
- feta – 50 g
- sesame – 1 tsp
- honey – 2 tsp
- oil – 2 tbsp. l.
- dried thyme – 1 tsp.
- salt – to taste
- black pepper – to taste
What can be replaced
- You can replace the feta with another soft salty cheese.
- The amount of honey can be reduced a little if the pumpkin itself is very sweet.
- It is better to leave the thyme, because it supports the taste of the pumpkin well.
Preparation before the start
- Peel the pumpkin and cut it into cubes of roughly the same size.
- Cut or crumble the feta in advance.
- Preheat the oven to 190°C.
How to cook (step by step)
- Cut the pumpkin into cubes and prepare the feta cheese separately. Do not make the pieces too small, so that they do not dry out in the oven.
- In a bowl, mix honey, oil, dried thyme, salt and black pepper. This is a simple but important dressing that brings out the flavor of the dish.
- Pour the pumpkin with the dressing and toss well so that every piece is coated. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and place in a baking dish or on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pumpkin is soft and slightly browned around the edges.
- Remove the pan, sprinkle the pumpkin generously with feta and return to the oven for about 10 more minutes.
- Serve warm when the cheese is soft and the pumpkin still holds its shape.
Why this recipe works
How to understand that a dish is ready
- The pumpkin is soft, but not falling apart.
- The edges are slightly browned.
- The feta has warmed up and become softer, but not dry.
Typical errors
- Mistake 1: cut the pumpkin too small – it dries out.
- Mistake 2: add the feta immediately – the cheese dries out instead of warming up gently.
- Mistake 3: mix the dressing with the pumpkin badly – some of the pieces come out fresh.
Recipe options
- Serve as a side dish to the main dish.
- Serve as an independent warm appetizer.
- Make the taste more expressive if you slightly increase the amount of black pepper.
Submission
Storage and heating
FAQ
Can it be prepared in advance?
Yes, but the best texture comes from freshly prepared food.
What to replace feta with?
Other soft salty cheese will do, but the taste will be slightly different.
What to do if the pumpkin is not baked in 30 minutes?
Leave it for a few more minutes. The exact time depends on the type of pumpkin and the size of the pieces.
Author’s Tip
I wouldn’t add a lot of spices to this recipe. Restraint works better here: good pumpkin, honey, thyme and cheese. If you do not overload the dish, it tastes very clean and does not lose its simplicity.