I am still haunted by the visceral reactions my classmates had to my bold proclamation.
Im not surewhypumpkin garners so many hateful reactions, but I think I knowwhois responsible.
Relegating pumpkins to flavored lattes and pumpkin carving dishonors the Oaxacans who domesticated pumpkin over 7,500 years ago.
Pumpkin is nutrient-dense, and high in fiber, beta carotene, antioxidants, lutein, and potassium.
Pumpkin is so much more than a latte, or even a pie.
It makes a stellar savory main, fantastic vegan curry, and a delightful boozy punch.
Here are six recipes, of varying difficulties, for unexpected, delicious pumpkin dishes.
Scoop out the seeds and stringy fibers.
(Set the seeds aside to plant or roast.)
Remove the pumpkin from the boiling water and let it cool.
Fry the bacon and remove from the skillet when crisp.
Saute the rest of the ingredients in the fat, except for the breadcrumbs and parmesan.
Stir in the pumpkin flesh that you previously scooped out.
Stuff the pumpkin with the pumpkin mixture and top with parmesan, breadcrumbs, and crumbled bacon.
Bake 385F for an hour.
Slice into wedges and serve.
Add everything except the coconut milk and broth and stir to combine.
Cover and cook until pumpkin is fork-tender and the liquid has reduced by a third.
Add enough salt to appease your taste buds Serve over quinoa or rice.
When the pumpkin is very soft, turn off the heat and set aside to cool.
Blend three cups of cooked pumpkin with five cups of the water that it was boiled in.
Pour the puree into a pitcher.
Add the rest of the ingredients, stir to combine, and enjoy over ice.
Add spinach and mix.
Remove immediately from heat.
Its been 11 years, and she hasnt forgotten.
Pour a quarter cup of olive oil over the pumpkin pan and mix vigorously with your hands.
Wash hands and repeat for beets.
Place sheets in a preheated 400F-oven and bake for 40 minutes.
Once out of the oven, pour the maple syrup over the pumpkin.
Let both trays cool completely.
Mix pumpkin and beets with pomegranate seeds, mint, and feta.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Place in a bowl and top with feta.
Serve and watch them swoon.
