{"id":26004,"date":"2021-10-28T07:41:26","date_gmt":"2021-10-28T05:41:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilovefruitandvegfromeurope.com\/pumpkin-is-the-star-of-autumn-and-the-symbol-of-halloween\/"},"modified":"2023-07-27T11:01:34","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T09:01:34","slug":"pumpkin-is-the-star-of-autumn-and-the-symbol-of-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ilovefruitandvegfromeurope.com\/en_ca\/pumpkin-is-the-star-of-autumn-and-the-symbol-of-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Pumpkin is the star of autumn and the symbol of Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Autumn is full of healthy foods such as pumpkin<\/strong>, low in calories and packed with beta-carotene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Sweet, tasty, rich in fibre and antioxidant qualities, it can help you lose weight and have a clear and glowing skin. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Orange like autumn leaves, it is a versatile ally in the kitchen, lending itself perfectly to so many delicious dishes: risotto, fresh pasta, soups, velvety, side dishes, cakes and biscuits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pumpkin belongs to the cucurbit family, and has a very high water content, estimated at around 94.5% and is low in calories – in fact it contains only 18 Kcal per 100 grams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And its diuretic and calming action is very beneficial. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, the pulp can be applied to inflamed skin and the seeds contain cucurbitin, that can help prevent and treat urinary disorders, like cystitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This vegetable has a long culinary tradition with typical recipes from cuisines the world over<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be prepared in so many ways: boiled, roasted, steamed or cooked in a pressure cooker, sauteed, baked and fried.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take the pumpkin, cut into cubes, add a little oil, salt, pepper and rosemary and saut\u00e9 in a pan like saut\u00e9ed potatoes. The saut\u00e9ed pumpkin will be deliciously crispy but lighter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Boil the pulp in a saucepan or large frying pan or use the microwave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once cooked, it will be very tender; just stir for a few minutes or mash with a fork to get a smooth puree, which can serve as a base for original cakes and desserts to be enriched according to your imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The seeds are excellent, to be eaten first salted and then dried or even baked in the oven while “pumpkin flowers”, which can be fried \u2013 try them stuffed with cheese – or saut\u00e9ed in a pan, are so tasty!<\/p>\n\n\n\nAn easy, quick and tasty side dish?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An ideal base for cakes and desserts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Seeds or flowers?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n