2024-10-16 08:00:00
Although we can find them on the market all year round, Fall is the time to enjoy pumpkin par excellence. This cucurbit is rich in antioxidant vitamins, fiber and quality carbohydrates, and is a perfect substitute for potatoes to give more variety to our menus. In addition to using it for baking and preparing healthier desserts, it is ideal as a garnish.
Preparing baked pumpkin to accompany and complete any menu is very simple. The only thing that requires a little work is coatsomething that just takes a little time using a good sharp wide bladed knife to open it and a manual peeler from Y. By cutting it into small cubes, it roasts very quickly and is very easy to serve and distribute.
By adding a little parmesan during baking, mixed with brewer’s yeast or nutritional yeast, we give an extra touch of delicious flavor, another texture and an extra point of caramelization as the cheese melts. If you prefer an all-vegetable recipe, use vegan faux parmesan or rawmesan.
Preheat the oven to 200°C with heating from top to bottom and line a baking tray with aluminum or baking paper. Cut the peeled pumpkin into cubes of approximately 2.5 cm per side and spread them on the baking tray.
Drizzle with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with Provençal herbs and season lightly with salt and pepper. Mix well with clean hands and place in the oven for 15 minutes, stirring lightly halfway through cooking.
Add the finely grated parmesan or similar, a little nutritional yeast (brewer’s yeast flakes) and put back in the oven for a few more minutes. If you want it lightly toasted, turn on the grill and make sure it doesn’t burn.
What to accompany baked pumpkin with
This simple but delicious pumpkin recipe is a excellent side dish for any main course, especially for baked meats such as roast chicken or for fish, such as sea bream. It can also be combined with legumes or served as a first course, or as a single dish for dinner with a few eggs or tofu skewers.
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