Yes, you can eat pumpkin skin. It is not only safe to consume but also nutritious. Pumpkin skin is rich in fibre and contains various vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy addition to your diet. However, it’s important to wash the skin thoroughly to remove any dirt or pesticides.
My husband and I recently returned from a trip to Germany and inspired by a roasted pumpkin salad I had when I was there, I had to try roasting pumpkin with the skin on and create a recipe for my family and readers!
My very favorite way to eat roasted pumpkin is in my Roasted Pumpkin Salad. Here are some other ways you could eat roast pumpkin!
For this instructional recipe, you’ll need a Pie Pumpkin. I like to toss it with olive oil and salt before roasting. I also slice it into big pieces and roast it that way too. If you don’t care to eat the pumpkin skin, it peels off super easy after you roast it!
Pumpkin provides a good source of Vitamin A (good for your skin, bones, and vision) fiber (good for digestion), iron (good for blood production), and potassium (good for reducing blood pressure and water retention).
A pie pumpkin or sugar pumpkin is a smaller pumpkin with sweeter flavors. For this roasted pumpkin recipe, I’m using a 2.5-3 lb pie pumpkin. You’ll find pie pumpkins in the produce area of your grocery store. In Minnesota, where I live they are priced comparably to squash. I paid $2.50 for the pie pumpkin at a larger grocery store.
Baked pumpkin without the rind
If you want to prepare a baking sheet of pumpkin and mixed vegetables in the oven, then remove the rind and put them all together. Pumpkin goes great with seasonal vegetables such as radishes, red turnips, onions and celeriac. You can also prepare a sort of tasty parmigiana with the peeled slices of pumpkin. Simply alternate thin slices of pumpkin with Taleggio cheese, mozzarella, parmigiano and aromatic herbs to taste in a baking dish. Finish with Parmigiano and butter shavings and bake in a static oven at 395°F for 25 minutes. Perfect as a second course, or as an easy, quick side dish that will amaze your guests.
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FAQ
Can I eat roasted pumpkin skin?
Do you remove skin from pumpkin when roasting?
Can you eat roasted pumpkin shells?
Is the skin of pumpkin squash edible?
Can you eat pumpkin skin?
The answer is yes, you can eat the skin of a pumpkin, and it’s actually quite nutritious! The skin of a pumpkin is rich in fiber, which is important for digestion and can help you feel full for longer periods of time. Additionally, pumpkin skin contains a variety of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and iron.
Is it good to eat roasted pumpkin seeds with the outer cover?
Yes, it’s great, pumpkin seeds have many nutrients and are rich in fiber, thus promoting the health of the heart, liver, intestine and immune system.
Should pumpkin skin be removed before cooking?
It depends on how long the skin will be cooked, as it does take a bit longer to soften. If you plan to roast the butternut squash, then it is probably better to remove the pumpkin’s skin, as it takes too long to soften. However, if you plan to use it to make a soup or to mash it, then the skin does not need to be removed.
Can you roast a pumpkin whole?
Pumpkin is just another type of squash. While you can roast a pumpkin whole, it saves some time to halve it or cut it into wedges. This also gives you a chance to scoop out all the seeds, which you can roast as a snack. Unlike some other types of squash, pumpkins have thick skin, which is best removed from the flesh after roasting. Save the seeds!