Source: Ildi, AdobeStockHealthy and delicious are not always mutually exclusive. And puree isn't just about potatoes. Today, we want to share 15 excellent pumpkin puree recipes for everyone who watches their figure or simply loves variety and seasonal produce!
1. Pumpkin Puree with Cream
Source: sovkusom.ruDepending on the desired result, add salt or sugar.
You will need: 1 pumpkin, 350 ml water, 100 ml cream.
Preparation: Peel the pumpkin, cut it into cubes, and cover with water. Simmer over low heat for about 40-50 minutes until soft. Drain the remaining water, add warm cream, and blend the pumpkin into a puree.
2. Baked Pumpkin Puree
Source: enjoycleaneating.comThis puree is less watery than boiled pumpkin puree because no water is needed.
You will need: 1 pumpkin.
Preparation: Peel the pumpkin, cut it into cubes, place it in a baking dish, and cover with foil. Bake for about 1 hour at 180 degrees Celsius, then mash into a puree using any convenient method.
3. Pumpkin Puree with Orange and Honey
Source: chinasey.ruA delicious and aromatic pumpkin puree option for late autumn or winter.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 1 orange, 3 tbsp sugar, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Cut the pumpkin, place it in a dish, and pour orange juice over it. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon, and bake for half an hour under foil at 200 degrees Celsius in the oven. Blend the pumpkin and add honey.
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4. Pumpkin Puree with Carrots
Source: pinterest.comWhen serving, you can sprinkle the finished puree with crumbled feta cheese and herbs.
You will need: 1 pumpkin, 4 carrots, 1/2 onion, 1/2 lemon, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tsp curry and basil each, ginger and spices to taste.
Preparation: Chop the onion and garlic, grate the ginger, and mix everything with lemon juice and spices. Cut the pumpkin and carrots into pieces and mix them with this mixture. Place in a dish, cover with foil, and bake for half an hour in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Blend the puree.
5. Pumpkin and Potato Puree
Source: dzen.ruA versatile side dish, only brighter and tastier than simple mashed potatoes.
You will need: 800 g potatoes, 500 g pumpkin, 75 g butter, 100 ml cream, spices.
Preparation: Peel the pumpkin and potatoes, cut them into cubes, and boil them separately until soft. Drain the water, add warm cream, and blend everything. Add soft butter and spices, and mix the puree.
6. Pumpkin Puree with Apple
Source: mirtesen.ruDepending on the apple variety chosen, the taste of the puree will also vary.
You will need: 200 g pumpkin, 100 g apples, 2 g caraway seeds, 50 g butter, 2 pinches salt.
Preparation: Peel and arbitrarily cut the pumpkin and apple, add salt, caraway seeds, and a spoon of water, and simmer until soft. Blend everything and mix with soft butter.
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7. Pumpkin Puree with Milk Sauce
Source: volgastory.ruThis puree tastes roughly like something from kindergarten.
You will need: 300 g pumpkin, 50 ml water, 50 g butter, 30 g flour, 180 ml milk, 1 pinch salt.
Preparation: Peel the pumpkin, cut it into cubes, pour in 20 ml of water, salt, and simmer until soft. Fry the flour in 30 g of butter, gradually pour in the milk and remaining water, stirring constantly. Simmer this sauce until thickened for about 5-7 minutes. Mash the pumpkin into a puree and mix with the sauce and remaining butter. Blend everything if necessary.
8. Pumpkin Puree in a Multicooker
Source: detivmagazine.ruA very convenient and everyday pumpkin puree recipe for a quick meal.
You will need: 350 g pumpkin, 2 tbsp sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Cut the pumpkin into cubes and place it in the multicooker with water and sugar. Set the "Stew" mode for 40 minutes. Blend the pumpkin into a puree.
9. Pumpkin Puree for Winter Storage
Source: postila.ruPure puree without impurities or additives, so it can be used however you like.
You will need: 2.5 kg pumpkin.
Preparation: Peel and cut the pumpkin, place it in a dish, cover with foil, and bake for approximately 30 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius. Blend the puree and distribute it into prepared jars. Sterilize it for another 10 minutes in boiling water and seal.
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10. Pumpkin Puree with Vegetables
Source: malinika.ruThe puree can be served as a separate lean dish or used as a side dish.
You will need: 800 g pumpkin, 400 g broccoli, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 3 cups water, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion and carrot, lightly fry them in oil directly in a pot, and add finely chopped pumpkin and broccoli florets. Pour in water, bring to a boil, and cook for about half an hour. At the end of cooking, add garlic and spices. Drain excess water and blend the puree.
11. Pumpkin and Lentil Puree
Source: recept-borscha.ruFor aroma, it would be appropriate to sprinkle the puree with a couple of pinches of smoked paprika.
You will need: 500 g pumpkin, 200 g red lentils, 100 g leek, 2 apples, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Slice the leek into rings, mince the garlic, and cut the pumpkin and peeled apples into cubes. Sauté everything together over medium heat for about 5 minutes, then pour in 400-500 ml of water or broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes over low heat. Separately boil the lentils. Blend everything together or mash with a potato masher.
12. Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Puree
Source: kenwoodworld.comThese two vegetables pair perfectly in both taste and color.
You will need: 1/2 pumpkin, 3 sweet potatoes, 30 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Cut the pumpkin and sweet potatoes into cubes, cover with water, and boil until soft. Drain the water and mash everything into a puree with soft butter. Season to taste.
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13. Pumpkin Puree with Onion, Carrot, and Egg
Source: mixyfotos.ruAn original seasonal rustic puree for those who are not afraid to try new things.
You will need: 600 g potatoes, 300 g pumpkin, 1 zucchini, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 2 tbsp chopped herbs, 1 egg, spices.
Preparation: Chop the onion, grate the carrot, fry them until soft, and add herbs. Cut the potatoes, pumpkin, and zucchini, and parboil them separately until soft. Mash into a puree, add a raw egg, and mix. Add the fried vegetables and spices, and mix the puree again.
14. Pumpkin Puree with Chickpeas
Source: za-edoy.ruThe advantage of this puree is that, thanks to the chickpeas, it is very filling and rich in protein.
You will need: 220 g pumpkin, 120 g chickpeas, spices.
Preparation: Soak the chickpeas overnight and boil according to instructions. Separately boil the pumpkin until soft and mash it with the chickpeas into a puree. Add spices and, if necessary, a spoon of oil.
15. Pumpkin Puree with Zucchini and Ginger
Source: za-edoy.ruVery spicy and delicious, it will surely leave no one indifferent!
You will need: 400 g pumpkin, 1/2 zucchini, 1/2 carrot, 15 g ginger, spices, seeds, olive oil.
Preparation: Cut the pumpkin, drizzle it with oil, wrap in foil, and bake in the oven until soft. Mash into a puree. Thinly slice the zucchini and carrot, and fry them for about 10 minutes. Grate the ginger, fry it separately for 1 minute, and add to the pumpkin. Add the fried vegetables, season everything to taste, and sprinkle with seeds.