Roasted Butternut Pumpkin & Bush Tomato Damper Skillet – Authentic Australia Recipe
Caramelized Australian wedge pumpkin roasted with tangy ground bush tomato and warm rosemary damper crumbs.
- Country of Origin
- 🇦🇺 Australia (Australasia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- vegan
- Prep Time
- 20 min
- Cook Time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Cubed butternut pumpkin, Baby spinach, Toasted pepitas, Australian kutjera (bush tomato), Thyme
Ingredients for Roasted Butternut Pumpkin & Bush Tomato Damper Skillet (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) cubed butternut pumpkin, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups baby spinach, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup toasted pepitas
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Australian kutjera (bush tomato)
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Australia seasoning (thyme, olive oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Preheat oven to 390°F (200°C) and lightly oil an ovenproof skillet or baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, Australian kutjera (bush tomato), and thyme, olive oil for 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine cubed butternut pumpkin and baby spinach with the sautéed aromatics and layer evenly into the baking dish.
- Top with toasted pepitas and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving warm at the table.