Pumpkin puree is a versatile side dish that can be served with meat, poultry, fish or pasta. It is a nutritious and tasty dish, as pumpkin is a source of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Pumpkin puree
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCheck the necessary ingredients and follow the step-by-step instructions.
To make the puree even tastier, you can add other ingredients, such as grated cheese, sour cream, chopped onion or bacon.
Ingredients
1 kilo of cabotiá pumpkin, peeled and cut into cubes
1 liter of water
1 tablespoon of butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup of milk
Grated nutmeg to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large pan, place the pumpkin, water and salt.
- Place over medium heat and cook until the pumpkin is soft.
- Drain the water and mash the pumpkin with a fork or pass through a juicer.
- Return the mashed pumpkin to the pan and add the butter, milk, nutmeg and black pepper.
- Mix well and cook for a few more minutes, until the puree is creamy.
