Pumpkin diet recipes
What else can you make with pumpkin besides roasted pumpkin?
Pumpkin is not only delicious, but also extremely healthy. You can make much more varied delicacies from this inexpensive and nutritious ingredient than the classic roasted pumpkin recipe. You can use it as a side dish (roasted pumpkin cubes instead of potatoes, or pumpkin purée), make soup out of it, or purée it and add it to desserts (such as muffins, pies, or even diet hot chocolate). Here are a few examples.
When is the season?
The pumpkin season usually lasts from September to January. This is a long period of time, giving you plenty of opportunity to try out a variety of recipes.
Why is it beneficial to eat pumpkin?
1. Rich in vitamins and minerals
Pumpkin is full of vitamins and minerals that our bodies particularly need during the fall months. It has an exceptionally high vitamin A content, which is important for maintaining healthy vision and strengthening the immune system. It also contains significant amounts of vitamin C, which also helps support the immune system and prevent colds.
2. Low in calories
Since pumpkin is low in calories (100 g contains approximately 80 calories), it can be an excellent choice for those who are watching their weight or are on a diet. This fiber-rich vegetable provides long-lasting satiety while containing few calories, making it an ideal part of a low-calorie diet.
3. Versatile in the kitchen
Pumpkin is a fantastically versatile ingredient that can be used to make countless healthy dishes. It can be used in soups, purées, salads, and even desserts. Roasted pumpkin is a simple but filling side dish.
What goes well with pumpkin?
These go very well with the sweet taste of pumpkin, so feel free to experiment with them!
ginger, orange, rosemary, sage, chili, apple, carrot
For example:
Autumn chicken thighs with apples, carrots, and pumpkin
Pumpkin recipe ideas
Pumpkin is also good as a snack. It can be sweet or even salty.
1. Sweet roasted pumpkin
The simplest diet dessert can be made by cutting pumpkin into pieces and roasting them in a 200°C oven until golden brown. Sweet pumpkin contains roughly the same amount of calories as apples.
2. Salted roasted pumpkin: roasted pumpkin with oregano
3. Easy autumn salad with pumpkin
You can whip up a delicious salad in just a few minutes using leftover roasted pumpkin. Roasted pumpkin also goes well with creamier cheeses. If you are on a diet, choose low-fat cheeses such as feta or mozzarella. Add some spicy arugula or baby spinach and a few roasted walnuts or pumpkin seeds to the salad. Drizzle a few drops of pumpkin seed oil over the whole thing and it’s ready to serve.
4. Pumpkin cream soup
Prepare the pumpkin cubes as described above. You can use them to make a heavenly pumpkin cream soup.
5. Spinach and feta lasagna with pumpkin
6. Autumn chicken thigh with pumpkin and orange
7. Pumpkin purée
Wash the pumpkin. Dry it, then cut it into small pieces, leaving the skin on. Use a sharp knife, as the skin is quite hard. Place the pumpkin pieces on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Bake in a 200°C oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. When done, scrape the inside out of the skin.
- If you are adding it to pasta, simply mash it with a fork or potato masher.
- If you want a creamier consistency, put it in a thermo glass blender or food processor and purée it. You can also add a little cream if you are going to add it to a milk drink, for example.
Pumpkin purée can be used in:
- in gingerbread
- in cookies
- as a filling in pancakes
- as a filling in muffins
- as a filling in pies
- at the bottom of a latte – this is a pumpkin spice latte
- you can also make a creamy sauce out of it, which goes very well with pasta – for example, pumpkin gnocchi or pumpkin risotto
>>> More pumpkin recipes here.
Summary
In my opinion, pumpkin is nature’s gift to us for days with bad weather. Its cheerful orange color brings cheer even on gloomy autumn and winter days. Its vitamin content can replenish our depleted reserves. So pumpkin is full of goodness. Whichever recipe you choose, an autumnal atmosphere and vitamin boost are guaranteed.
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