OVEN-BAKED PUMPKIN WITH TEMPEH STICKS
Tempeh recommendation: Natural tempeh made from chickpeas
Autumn is pumpkin season—and the perfect opportunity to enjoy this colorful oven-baked dish! Crispy baked tempeh sticks and caramelized pumpkin are paired with fresh salad and a creamy dip. A real comfort food for chilly days—and also a great idea for a light, hearty dish around Halloween.
2 servings
35 min
Ingredients
- 200 g plain chickpea tempeh
- ½ Hokkaido pumpkin (or butternut squash), cut into wedges
- 2 handfuls mixed leaf salad
- 4 radishes, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for sprinkling)
- 2 tbsp oil (for pumpkin & tempeh)
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
- Salt & pepper
For the dip:
- 3 tbsp yogurt or quark (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or tahini
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt, pepper
- 1 pinch paprika powder
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan oven). Mix the pumpkin slices and tempeh (cut into sticks) with oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
- Place everything on a baking sheet, leaving space between the pieces, and roast for approx. 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and roast briefly at the end.
- For the dip, mix all the ingredients in a small bowl until creamy and season to taste.
- Arrange the salad and radishes on two plates. Place the pumpkin and tempeh sticks on top and serve with the dip.
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