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ROAST PUMPKIN, MOZZARELLA SALAD

Prep/Cooking Time: 45-60 Minutes

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Ingredients

  • 650g Pumpkin
  • 200g Onion
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • Sprig Thyme 
  • Sprig Rosemary
  • 30ml Olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Mozzarella
  • Basil

Instructions

  • Peel and de-seed the pumpkin
  • Once prepared cut the pumpkin into 3" by 1" pieces
  • Peel the onions and garlic and cut roughly into pieces of a size that will cook through in a similar time to the pumpkin
  • Place the pieces on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil
  • Season generously 
  • Place the baking sheet in a preheated oven at 220c
  • Cook until the pumpkin is cooked through and has begun to color 
  • Once cooked remove from the oven and leave to cool
  • Check the seasoning 
  • Reserve in the fridge till needed
  • Makes roast pumpkin for 4 servings

To serve

  • Remove the pumpkin and onion pieces from the fridge and allow to raise to room temperature
  • Arrange the roasted pumpkin on the plate 
  • Tear the mozzarella and arrange on top of the pumpkin
  • Season the dish with Black pepper and rock salt
  • Finish with fresh torn basil and olive oil