En this post I was telling you how to make a Halloween pumpkin with your children. Surely you have been great. But now it's time to take advantage of all that pulp that you have taken out when emptying it.
Pumpkin is a vegetable rich in antioxidant nutrients such as vitamins A, C or E. It also has many B vitamins and minerals such as calcium, phosphorous, potassium and copper. It is also rich in fiber and monounsaturated fatty acids, which makes it a very healthy food with high nutritional power.
Its pulp lends itself to the preparation of multiple recipes for both starters, main dishes or desserts. So you know don't ever throw away the contents of your Halloween pumpkin and take the opportunity to make some of the recipes that we tell you below.
Pumpkin cream
Pumpkin cream is a very nutritious dish, ideal as a first course or a light dinner. Kids usually love it And, if we also add some cheeses and milk, in addition to calcium, we will have a very creamy and pleasant texture.
Ingredients
- 1 kilo of pumpkin
- 1 Carrot
- 3 cheeses
- 1 chive
- 1 potato
- A glass of milk
- salt, pepper and nutmeg
- Previous day's bread
- Extra virgin olive oil
Sauté the chives, carrots and potatoes in a saucepan. When they are golden brown, add the pumpkin and continue sautéing for a few minutes.
Add water and milk, simmering until vegetables are tender. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper and nutmeg and mash everything.
Brown the diced bread in a frying pan with oil. Drain on absorbent paper and add to the soup.
Pumpkin smoothie
Smoothies are a easy and enjoyable way to eat fruits and vegetables. Especially for children who are sometimes more reluctant.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of milk
- 1 cup of pumpkin cut into cubes
- 1 plátano
- Dates
- 2 cloves
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- A pinch of ginger
- A pinch of nutmeg
Beat all the ingredients with the mixer until you get a homogeneous liquid. Ideally, you should consume it right away to take advantage of all the nutrients, but if not do not leave it more than 24 hours.
Pumpkin biscuit
A healthy and light sponge cake ideal for breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 300 grams of pumpkin without skin or seeds
- 100 grams of butter
- 300 grams of whole cane sugar
- 4 eggs
- 300 grams of flour
- 1 sachet of backing powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 100 grams of walnuts or other dried fruit to taste.
Grate the pumpkin and then pass it through the blender to make a puree.
Beat the eggs for two minutes. Add the sugar and beat for another two minutes.
Preheat the oven to about 180 degrees
In a bowl put the flour, yeast and cinnamon. Add the melted butter, pumpkin puree, and eggs with the sugar. Beat well until a smooth dough forms.
Grease a mold with butter and add the dough. Sprinkle the nuts on top. Bake for about 45 minutes or until when you put a toothpick in, it comes out clean.
Pumpkin Jam
A jam delicious to add to your toast, cheese or yogurt. Ideal also to accompany meats or sweet and sour dishes.
Ingredients
- 800 grams of pumpkin
- 300 grams of sugars
- Lemon zest
- Cinnamon
Mix all the ingredients and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes. When the pumpkin is done, blend all the ingredients with the mixer.
Fill some glass jars, cover them and let them cool upside down. Once cold you should keep the jam in the fridge.