Roasted Pumpkin With Feta and Cilantro

A recent study suggests that compounds found in pumpkins can help counter the affects of diabetes and may help diabetics by affecting liver enzymes that regulate glucose and fat metabolism. This recipe might prove to be a fall favorite.

Roasted Pumpkin With Feta and Cilantro
Serves 4

Peel and seed a 2 lb pumpkin and cut into 1/2-thick wedges. Toss with 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.

Roast in a 450°F oven, turning occasionally, until tender, about 20 minutes.

Layer pumpkin with 3 oz sliced feta and 1/4 cup cilantro leaves. Drizzle with pumpkin seed oil and sherry vinegar to taste.

NUTRITION (per serving) 128 cal, 5 g pro, 11 g carb, 1 g fiber, 8 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 530 mg sodium

Recipe courtesy of Prevention Magazine