Source: Svetlana Evgrafova, AdobeStockYour favorite vegetable caviar isn't limited to just zucchini or eggplant; it can be just as vibrant and appetizing when made from pumpkin. We share 10 of the best recipes for making it for winter, so you can delight yourself and your loved ones all season long!
1. Pumpkin Caviar with Bell Pepper for Winter
Source: pokayadoma.ruThis caviar is especially good on sandwiches. Pure delight!
You will need: 1.5 kg pumpkin, 500 g carrots, 500 g onions, 400 g bell peppers, 240 ml vegetable oil, 200 g tomato paste, 1 tbsp salt, 2 tbsp sugar, 100 g garlic, 50 ml apple cider vinegar.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin and carrots, and finely chop the onion and bell pepper. Add the oil to the vegetables and sauté them for 5-7 minutes over medium heat. Add the tomato paste, sugar, salt, and spices.
Simmer for another half an hour, and 10 minutes before the end, add the garlic. Blend everything with an immersion blender, add the vinegar, bring the caviar to a boil again, and seal in sterilized jars.
2. Pumpkin Caviar with Tomatoes for Winter
Source: karamelcafe.ruTomato paste is most often used in caviar, but this recipe uses fresh tomatoes.
You will need: 1 kg pumpkin, 3 tomatoes, 1 bell pepper, 1 celery stalk, 2 onions, 2 cloves garlic, spices, salt.
Preparation: Dice all the vegetables. Sauté the onion in oil until translucent, add the bell pepper and fry until soft. Add the celery and pumpkin, season to taste, and simmer everything together for 40 minutes over low heat. Then add the tomatoes and garlic, and simmer for another 15 minutes.
Pass everything through a meat grinder and bring to a boil again. Transfer the caviar to jars and sterilize them for another 10-15 minutes in boiling water. Seal the preparations for winter.
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3. Pumpkin Caviar without Vinegar
Source: dzen.ruThis caviar must be stored in a cool, dark place.
You will need: 1 pumpkin, 2 onions, salt and spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all the vegetables, season, add a couple of spoons of oil, and simmer until soft. Pass through a meat grinder if necessary. Seal the pumpkin caviar in sterilized jars.
4. Pumpkin Caviar through a Meat Grinder
Source: pokayadoma.ruAnother convenient way to prepare your favorite preserve!
You will need: 700 g pumpkin, 350 g onions, 350 g carrots, 150 g tomatoes, 30 g garlic, spices, 50 ml vegetable oil, 25 ml vinegar.
Preparation: Pass all the vegetables through a meat grinder separately. Sauté the onion in oil until translucent, add the carrots and fry for another 5-6 minutes.
Add the pumpkin and after 10 minutes, add the tomatoes and spices to taste. Simmer the caviar for 20 minutes with the lid on. Add the garlic and vinegar, simmer for another 5 minutes, and seal the caviar in sterilized jars.
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5. Pumpkin Caviar with Canned Tomatoes for Winter
Source: shuba.lifeYou'll need ready-made crushed tomatoes in their own juice – it will be very tasty.
You will need: 800 g pumpkin, 200 g onions, 80 g carrots, 2 cloves garlic, 100 g bell peppers, 1 chili pepper, 300 g tomatoes in their own juice, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Chop all the vegetables. Sauté the onion with garlic and chili in oil for a couple of minutes. Add the carrots and bell pepper, and after 5 minutes, add the pumpkin and simmer everything together for 15-20 minutes over low heat.
Add the spices and crushed tomatoes, and simmer the mixture for another 20 minutes. Blend the mixture with an immersion blender, bring to a boil again, and seal the pumpkin caviar in sterilized jars.
6. Pumpkin and Zucchini Caviar for Winter
Source: dzen.ruIf using old, large zucchinis, remove the seeds and pulp from the center.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 400 g zucchini, 100 g onions, 100 g carrots, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp sugar and salt each, 1 tsp vinegar, 50 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Roughly chop all the vegetables. Sauté the carrots and onions in oil for 5-7 minutes, add the pumpkin, zucchini, and 100 ml of water, and simmer the vegetables with the lid on until soft.
Add the tomato paste, spices, salt, and sugar to taste. Simmer for another 1 minute and blend everything with an immersion blender. Add the garlic, vinegar, cook the caviar for another 5-6 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
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7. Pumpkin and Eggplant Caviar for Winter
Source: pinterest.comIn winter, its aroma alone lifts your spirits!
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 2-3 eggplants, 2 tomatoes, 2 onions, 1 apple, 1 bell pepper, 5 cloves garlic, spices, 5 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Peel the eggplants, tomatoes, apple, and pumpkin. Dice all ingredients and simmer in oil until soft over low heat for about 30 minutes. Pass through a meat grinder, bring to a boil again, and add the garlic. Simmer the caviar for another 3-5 minutes and transfer it to prepared jars. Sterilize them for 15 minutes in boiling water and seal for winter.
8. Pumpkin and Beetroot Caviar for Winter
Source: AdobeStockThis caviar has an even brighter and more appetizing hue than plain pumpkin caviar.
You will need: 1.5 kg pumpkin, 1 beetroot, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 120 ml vegetable oil, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 3 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tsp salt, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion and grate the rest of the vegetables. Sauté the onion in oil until translucent, add the vegetables and fry for 10 minutes, stirring. Pour in 1 cup of water and simmer everything for another 30-35 minutes until soft. Add the tomato paste, spices, vinegar, and garlic. Simmer the caviar for another 5 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
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9. Pumpkin and Zucchini Caviar with Mayonnaise for Winter
Source: novyefoto.ruSuch a harmonious combination of flavors and textures is hard to find.
You will need: 2 kg pumpkin, 1 kg zucchini, 500 g onions, 250 g mayonnaise, 300 g tomato sauce, 150 ml vegetable oil, 100 g sugar, 50 g salt, spices.
Preparation: Pass all the vegetables through a meat grinder and add the tomato sauce, mayonnaise, and oil. Simmer the mixture for 1 hour over low heat, then add all the spices and sugar. Simmer for another 1 hour over low heat and seal the caviar in sterilized jars.
10. Pumpkin Caviar with Tomato Juice for Winter
Source: hiteat.ruA piquant pumpkin caviar that is especially good with meat dishes.
You will need: 2 kg pumpkin, 500 g onions, 500 g bell peppers, 2 heads garlic, 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 tsp ground red pepper, 500 ml tomato juice, 1/4 cup vinegar, 0.5 tbsp salt, 1/2 cup sugar.
Preparation: Pass the pumpkin, onions, bell peppers, and garlic through a meat grinder. Add the remaining ingredients, bring the caviar to a boil, and simmer for about 1 hour over low heat, stirring occasionally. Seal the pumpkin caviar in sterilized jars.