Roasted Pumpkin with Peas, Green Tahini & Sesame Seeds
Soft caramelized roasted pumpkin tossed with sweet green peas and drizzled with a vibrant green tahini sauce made from herbs, lemon, and sesame. Finished with toasted sesame seeds for crunch. Non-spicy, warm, and deeply flavorful — a perfect Mediterranean-inspired dish.
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20–25 minutes
Total: 30–35 minutes
Ingredients
For the Roasted Pumpkin
2 cups pumpkin cubes (½–1 inch pieces)
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
For the Peas
1 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
½ tsp salt
½ tsp olive oil (optional)
Green Tahini Sauce
Creamy, herby, lemony, and non-spicy.
3 tbsp tahini
½ cup parsley or cilantro (or mix both)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 small garlic clove OR ¼ tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
2–3 tbsp water (to thin)
Salt + black pepper to taste
Topping
1–2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Optional: extra herbs or a drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
1. Roast the Pumpkin
1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Toss pumpkin with olive oil, salt, pepper, oregano, and garlic powder.
3. Spread on a tray in a single layer.
4. Roast 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and soft.
2. Cook the Peas
Choose either:
A. Quick Boil
Boil peas for 2–3 minutes, drain, rinse with cold water.
B. Saute
Add ½ tsp olive oil in a pan → sauté peas for 3–4 minutes until bright and warm.
3. Make the Green Tahini Sauce
Blend or whisk together:
- Tahini
- Herbs
- Lemon
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Water
- Salt + pepper
Adjust water until it becomes a smooth, creamy drizzle.
4. Assemble
On a serving plate:
- 1. Add roasted pumpkin.
- 2. Add green peas.
- 3. Drizzle generously with green tahini sauce.
- 4. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
- 5. Optional: extra herbs or a swirl of olive oil.
Tips
Add chickpeas for more protein.
Add quinoa or couscous to turn it into a full meal.
Add feta cheese for Mediterranean creaminess.
Replace pumpkin with sweet potato if preferred.
Make it vegan (already vegan by default!).
Nutrition information
Calories: 260–320
Protein: 8–12g
Carbs: 26–32g
Fat: 14–18g
Fiber: 6–8g