Pumpkin: a typical autumn vegetable
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In the Cinderella fairy tale, the pumpkin is transformed into a carriage. But this quintessential fall vegetable is so much more than a potential mode of transport. Pumpkin is very tasty and above all very healthy. For your eyes, for example, but also for the prostate.
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At first glance you might not say it, but the pumpkin is related to the cucumber, pickle and zucchini. These vegetables are officially called the Curcubitacea family: the cucurbits. The fruits grow on plants close to the ground.
Species
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Everyone knows the big orange giant pumpkin, but there are many different types. In the Netherlands you will also find many smaller varieties in the vegetable department, such as the pattison (white and oval), winter squash (pale orange with waxy skin), acorn squash (heart-shaped, dark green with orange spots) and spaghetti squash (elongated, pale yellow, long-grain flesh) .
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Fiber and vitamins
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Pumpkins have not been known for very long in the Netherlands as vegetables, most people use pumpkins mainly as decoration. The fact that the pumpkin is delicious and also very healthy is slowly starting to penetrate. The fruit has a low energy value (few calories), but contains a lot of fiber. Very good for digestion. Pumpkin is also rich in calcium, iron, vitamins C and E. The orange pumpkin in particular is full of beta-carotene which is converted in the body into vitamin A. This vitamin is good for the skin, but also helps to see well. A shortage of this vitamin can lead to dry eyes and disturbed night vision.
Pumpkin seeds
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The pumpkin seeds are also very healthy. These days we often come across the seeds in bread, but they are also available separately or in pumpkin seed oil. In addition, pumpkin seeds are often used in nutritional supplements for healthy bladder or prostate function. This is not without reason: pumpkin seeds strengthen the bladder and prostate.
Buy and keep
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Pumpkins are plenty for sale in the fall and winter. When buying a pumpkin, make sure that the fruit is firm and has no soft spots. Then you keep the whole pumpkin in a cool dry place, no colder than 8 degrees. The pumpkin can be kept for up to two months at that temperature. A piece of sliced pumpkin, wrapped in aluminum foil or cling film, can be kept in the refrigerator for three to five days. You can also freeze pumpkin.
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5 minDrink without alcoholbananas, cool fresh apple-pear raspberry juice, Soy drink vanilla,soy fruit shake -
20 minMain dishsauerkraut, sticking potato, liquid baking product, half-to-half minced, Spice meatballs, pineapple, olive oil, liquid baking product,gratin sauerkraut dish with minced meat -
40 minMain dishlemongrass, fresh ginger, Red peppers, onions, tomato cubes, fresh cod fillet, coriander, oil, ground turmeric (koenjit), coconut milk, salt,fish in creamy coconut sauce -
15 minSide dishsweet potato, soft goat cheese, egg, spring / forest onion,stuffed sweet potato with egg
Cleaning and preparation
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When preparing pumpkin it is important to wash the pumpkin well. Then halve the pumpkin and cut the pumpkin into slices. Remove the threads and pips with a spoon or knife. Cut the pulp into a cube. Peeling is not necessary. The peel can be eaten and becomes soft when heated. When cooking or stir-frying pumpkin, count on a preparation time of five to ten minutes. Want to get started with pumpkin? Then try this delicious pumpkin soup. You can find more recipes here. A A