Description
This Miso-Glazed Roasted Pumpkin is savory, slightly sweet, and packed with umami flavor. Tender roasted pumpkin coated in a miso glaze makes the perfect side dish or plant-based main.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small pumpkin (about 2–3 lbs), peeled, seeded, and cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, olive oil, ginger, and garlic to form a smooth glaze.
- Arrange pumpkin wedges on the prepared baking sheet. Brush generously with the miso glaze.
- Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until pumpkin is tender and caramelized at the edges.
- Brush with extra glaze before serving if desired.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, then serve warm as a side dish or light main.
Notes
You can swap pumpkin for kabocha squash, sweet potatoes, or butternut squash. For a spicier kick, add a dash of chili flakes or a spoonful of gochujang to the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: miso roasted pumpkin, glazed pumpkin, roasted pumpkin side dish, umami pumpkin recipe