September 9, 2021
Today just got a whole lot tastier with these delicious, light and super simple Butternut Pumpkin Pitas. These pitas make a great addition to your next party, or any simple family dinner.
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
1 butternut pumpkin
- 1 handful of Cilantro
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 4 pita breads (6 inch)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Juice from 1 lime, divided
1–2 drops Lime essential oil
¼ cup Greek yogurt
2 avocados, sliced
Method
- Split butternut pumpkin vertically and remove seeds.
- Chop cilantro and toasted pumpkin seeds for garnish.
- Preheat oven to 200° C. Brush butternut squash halves with olive oil and place flesh side down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Roast until tender, about 45 minutes.
- Set aside to let cool slightly, then mash in a bowl with cumin, chili powder, maple syrup, and salt.
- Toss black beans with the juice of half a lime, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of salt.
- Whisk yogurt with other half of lime juice, Lime oil, and a pinch of salt. Add a little water if needed, until it’s a consistency that can be drizzled.
- Spread butternut pumpkin mixture onto pitas and top with black beans and avocado slices. Drizzle with yogurt mixture and garnish with cilantro and pumpkin seeds.
Tip: For a warm pita, try baking the bread for 10 minutes or until golden and crispy around the edges.