Roasted pumpkin and cauliflower with parmesan

Step 1

Position oven racks in centre and lower third of oven. Preheat oven to 250°C (230°C fan-forced). Place 2 large heavy baking trays in oven while preheating.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss pumpkin with 1 tabelspoon oil. Season with salt. Add pumpkin to 1 preheated tray. Cook, turning halfway through cooking, for 20 mins.

Step 3

In a large bowl, toss cauliflower with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt. Add cauliflower to remaining tray. Cook with the pumpkin for 15 mins or until pumpkin and cauliflower are tender and caramelised.

Step 4

Meanwhile, in a medium skillet or frying pan, cook the butter, stirring, over medium heat for 3 mins or until nutty brown in colour. Stir in pepper, if using, and set aside.

Step 5

Transfer pumpkin and cauliflower to a large serving platter. Spoon browned butter over the pumpkin mixture and sprinkle with parmesan and parsley.