Citrus-Baked Kumara

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 2

Citrus-Baked Kumara recipe with a dash of nutmeg and brown sugar

by The Chefin Baked

Prep

15 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

238

Sugar

19g

Fat

Citrus-Baked Kumara is a simple and elegant dish that is easy to cook while delivering a delicious taste. Originated from a humble vegetable commonly grown in New Zealand, this dish combines the complex taste of citrus notes with the natural sweetness of kumara. This authentic baked dish, rich in beta-carotene, is perfect for a side dish to accompany your favourite meal. The aroma of nutmeg, combined with the earthy sweet flavour of brown sugar, creates a comfort food feeling that satisfies all cravings. This dish is simple to prepare with readily available ingredients, and the outcome is sure to delight anyone who dares to give it a try.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 190°C.
2.	Pierce the kumaras with a knife and place them in a roasting dish.
3.	Melt the butter in a pan and add lemon rind, orange rind, brown sugar, nutmeg and orange juice. Heat and stir until sugar has dissolved.
4.	Pour the mixture over the kumaras and cover the roasting dish with a lid or tinfoil.
5.	Bake for approximately 50-60 minutes or until kumaras are tender.
6.	Remove the lid (or tinfoil) and cook for a further 10-15 minutes.

PROS

The citrus flavour from the lemon and orange rind gives a fresh tang to the roasted sweet kumaras.
The addition of nutmeg and brown sugar gives a fragrance and natural sweetness for extra flavour.

CONS

Baked kumaras may produce a lot of juices which could make them a bit too soggy and the skin might wrinkly.
The sugar content could be a bit high for some diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Kumara is high in Vitamins A and C which strengthen the immune system, help with iron absorption, and support collagen production vital for healthy skin. Kumara has a low glycemic index, providing sustained energy and reducing blood sugar spikes.

	4 medium kumara ( about 1kg )
	50 g butter
	1 lemon rind
	1 orange rind
	1/4 cup brown sugar
	1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
	1/2 cup orange juice