#pumpkinstew

This hearty stew has just the right amount of sweet and savory flavors. The pumpkin gives the dish a natural sweetness. Chickpeas give it a lot of protein, and the warm spices will keep you warm on cold nights.

Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed. 1 small pumpkin, peeled and diced. 1 onion, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can coconut milk. 2 cups vegetable broth. 1 tablespoon curry powder. 1 teaspoon cumin. 1 teaspoon paprika. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Salt and pepper, to taste. Fresh cilantro, for garnish.

Instructions: The onion and garlic should be cooked in a big pot until they become soft. Blend the spices, coconut milk, vegetable broth, and pumpkin together. Bring to a low boil, then cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pumpkin is soft. Add pepper and salt to taste. Serve hot with fresh cilantro on top.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Whenever I make this dish, I feel like I am eating something special because it is made from my favorite vegetable, which has a wide range of health benefits available to it.

There are a variety of ways to cook muscat pumpkin pulp, including baking, boiling, frying, and stewing. It is common to make pumpkin purees, cream soups, caviar, pancakes and milk porridges from pumpkin. They are also used to make pastries. Pureed butternut squash pairs well with soya meat substitutes when flavored with spices. 

Ingredients:

Butternut squash (seeds removed) 1x

Coconut milk 400 ml

A sprinkle of Vegeta seasoning

A little salt to taste

Utensils necessary for cooking

Slicing knife

Large mixing bowl

Deep frying pan

Cooking method:

After rinsing under running water, disinfect the pumpkin with a sprinkle of baking soda solution. Follow up with a thorough rinse. 

Prepare a pumpkin by cutting it into two relatively equal parts, removing the peel, and chopping the flesh into even cubes.

Toss cubes thoroughly in a large mixing bowl with salt and vegeta to taste.

Pour some olive oil to the skillet after it has been preheated to Gas mark 6 (400 degrees Fahrenheit, 200 degrees Celsius). Spread the oil evenly all over the surface of the skillet.

Place the cubes in the pan, stir thoroughly, and top with coconut milk. After that, cover the pan with a lid and simmer the pumpkin for ten minutes.

On its own or as a side dish, serve immediately.

Among the many benefits of muscat pumpkin are its vitamins. Among the vitamins in pumpkin, 59% are vitamin A, 84% are beta-carotene, and 23% are vitamin C. Other vitamins included in its chemical composition are: B, E, K and magnesium, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, sulfur, copper. Pumpkins also contain folic and pantothenic acids, essential amino acids, and pectin in addition to the substances described.

How to choose

Pick a medium or large butternut squash when shopping for butternut squash. A large pumpkin's pulp will be softer and more fragrant than a small pumpkin's pulp. Be aware of the fact that the peel is uniformly colored and saturated. Dry stalks are an indication of ripe pumpkins.

Storage

For long-term storage, pick a pumpkin with a firm, smooth skin that is well ripened, uncut, and not cut. Make sure the vegetable does not have any mechanical damage on its surface, which can quickly lead to decay.