BBQ Pumpkin with Pumpkin Seed Pesto

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BBQ Pumpkin with Pumpkin Seed Pesto

BBQ Pumpkin with Pumpkin Seed Pesto

Recipe Michael Weldon

Ingredients

  • 1 butternut pumpkin, cut into half circles

  • 1tbs cumin

  • 1tbs smoke paprika

  • 1tbs coriander

  • 1/2tsp cayenne pepper

  • salt

  • Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  • Raco griddle pan

pesto

  • 100g pumpkin seeds toasted, plus extra to garnish

  • 1 garlic clove

    ½ bunch parsley, plus extra to garnish

  • ½ bunch coriander, plus extra to garnish

  • 1 jalapeno, chopped

  • 1 lemon

  • 1/2cup Squeaky Gate extra virgin olive oil

  • salt

Method

  • In a bowl combine the pumpkin, spices, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt. Toss until the pumpkin is coated.

  • Heat a BBQ or griddle pan until it smokes. Add the pumpkin pieces and grill into charred and just cooked through.

  • In a mortar and pestle add the pumpkin seeds with a pinch of salt. Pouch until the seeds are broken up. Add the garlic, herbs and jalapeno, pound into a paste. Add the olive, lemon juice and salt, mix together.

  • Serve on a large platter with the pumpkin on the bottom topped with the pesto then garnished with herbs and extra pumpkin seeds.

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