Name: Pumpkin–Date Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 kg 3.3 pounds fresh pumpkin; 2 leeks; 150 g 5.2 ounces dates, around 10 large; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon salt; Fresh thyme (to serve)

Pumpkin–Date Casserole

Pumpkin, dates and honey make this warm side dish naturally suited to a sweet new-year
table. The edges caramelise in the oven while the leeks soften and the thyme keeps the dish
grounded and savoury. It is an uncomplicated recipe that feels generous beside either a fish
or meat holiday menu.

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Pumpkin–Date Casserole

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Calories 178kcal

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Servings

servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 kg 3.3 pounds fresh pumpkin
2 leeks
150 g 5.2 ounces dates, around 10 large
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
Fresh thyme to serve

Instructions

Cut the pumpkin into 3-cm (1-inch) cubes and the leeks into thick slices.
Toss with the olive oil, honey, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Roast with the dates at
200°C/400°F for 40-45 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Pumpkin–Date Casserole

Amount per Serving

Calories

178

% Daily Value*

Fat

Saturated Fat

Polyunsaturated Fat

Monounsaturated Fat

Sodium

298

Potassium

814

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

16361

327

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Kitchen Notes
Prepare the pumpkin and date components in advance, then roast close to serving for thebest contrast between soft fruit and caramelised edges. Serve as a warm, sweet-savoury side for either holiday menu. Use the pumpkin or winter squash variety that is sweetest and most readily available.