Roasted Pumpkin | Photo © CiberCuba Cocina

Roasted pumpkin

Kitchen, Additional dish

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The pumpkin belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. They are creeping plants that produce large fruits protected by a firm peel. Some researchers believe it originated in America while others consider it comes from South Asia. The truth is that it has been cultivated for centuries, although initially it was more for the importance of the seeds (which Cubans tend to discard) than for its flesh. Currently, pumpkins are harvested in warm and humid lands around the world. Their main component is water, making them a low-calorie food, ideal for diets. They are rich in vitamins A, C, E, and other B vitamins such as B1, B2, B3, and B6. There are many recipes that allow us to incorporate it into our daily diet. The Roasted Pumpkin recipe is one of them. It is simple to prepare and very delicious. It can be the ideal side dish for pork or a fish fillet. We hope you enjoy this recipe.

Ingredients:

250 grams of pumpkin
1 onion
Salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves of garlic
Cherry tomatoes or diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons of sunflower oil or olive oil

Instructions:

Wash the pumpkin and cut it in the way you prefer. The most elegant presentation is usually in 2 cm thick rounds or in cubes, making sure they are of similar size.

Sliced pumpkin for baking / CiberCuba Kitchen

Preheat the oven to 220ºC (428ºF).

Grease the baking tray with oil and place the pieces of pumpkin. Season with salt and pepper and add the onion cut into fine julienne.

Pumpkin, onion, cherry tomatoes / CiberCuba Cocina

You can leave a couple of teaspoons of oil to lightly spray the pieces of pumpkin. Also, add some whole cloves of garlic, and if you wish, you can add cherry tomatoes or chopped tomato.

Freshly roasted pumpkin / CiberCuba Cuisine

Bake for 30 minutes at 220ºC. Check that the pumpkin is soft before taking it out of the oven.

This cooking method allows for a more al dente texture. The squash remains juicy and without that "watery" sensation that comes from boiling. When it is soft to your liking, remove it from the oven, plate it, and serve it hot.

Roasted Pumpkin / CiberCuba Kitchen

You can decorate it with a drizzle of olive oil and a touch of green, either with leeks, chives, or parsley. Enjoy your meal!!

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