Miso Baked Pumpkin

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

An easy to prepare and nourishing Autumn dish. In Chinese Medicine, Autumn is the season of the lungs and the large intestine. Many people can experience symptoms of dryness at this time. This dryness may affect the eyes, skin, nasal passages or even the digestive system in the form of constipation. The pumpkin and miso and moistening and support digestion. Served here with a simple salad, the pungent nature of the coriander and radish can be of benefit to the lungs. To make this recipe gluten free, substitute the soy sauce for tamari.

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time50 mins

 ¼ Jap pumpkin
Glaze
 1 tbsp White miso paste
 1 tbsp Olive oil
 1 tbsp Brown sugar
 1 tsp Soy Sauce
 1 tsp Sesame oil
Coriander and Radish Salad
 ¼ Bunch of coriander
 3 Red radishes
Salad Dressing
 60 ml Olive oil
 1 Lime - juiced
 1 Pinch of salt

Miso Pumpkin
1

Cut pumpkin into even slices, approximately 2.5 cm thickness. Keep skin on.

2

Combine all glaze ingredients together in mixing bowl and stir thoroughly until combined.

3

Coat pumpkin slices evenly with glaze and place on an oven tray (lined with baking paper).

4

Bake at 180°C for 30 - 40 minutes until golden brown and pumpkin is cooked through and tender.

Coriander and Radish Salad
5

Rinse coriander thoroughly and drain. Rinse and finely slice radishes.

6

Combine olive oil, lime juice and salt. Whisk until thoroughly combined.

7

Add dressing to salad ingredients and toss thoroughly.

Serve immediately.

Ingredients

 ¼ Jap pumpkin
Glaze
 1 tbsp White miso paste
 1 tbsp Olive oil
 1 tbsp Brown sugar
 1 tsp Soy Sauce
 1 tsp Sesame oil
Coriander and Radish Salad
 ¼ Bunch of coriander
 3 Red radishes
Salad Dressing
 60 ml Olive oil
 1 Lime - juiced
 1 Pinch of salt

Directions

Miso Pumpkin
1

Cut pumpkin into even slices, approximately 2.5 cm thickness. Keep skin on.

2

Combine all glaze ingredients together in mixing bowl and stir thoroughly until combined.

3

Coat pumpkin slices evenly with glaze and place on an oven tray (lined with baking paper).

4

Bake at 180°C for 30 - 40 minutes until golden brown and pumpkin is cooked through and tender.

Coriander and Radish Salad
5

Rinse coriander thoroughly and drain. Rinse and finely slice radishes.

6

Combine olive oil, lime juice and salt. Whisk until thoroughly combined.

7

Add dressing to salad ingredients and toss thoroughly.

Serve immediately.

Miso Baked Pumpkin