Pumpkin
A simple, versatile recipe for soft cooked pumpkin that can be used as a side dish or as a base for pies, soups, or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups pumpkin, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Cut the pumpkin into evenly sized cubes and remove the seeds and skin.
- Place the pumpkin cubes into a pot and cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until tender.
- Drain the pumpkin and return it to the pot.
- Add butter, salt, pepper, and optional spices or sugar.
- Mash until smooth or leave chunky as desired.
- Serve warm as a side dish or use in recipes calling for cooked pumpkin.
Notes
- Roasting the pumpkin instead of boiling adds deeper flavor.
- Use sugar pie pumpkins for best texture and sweetness.
- Add nutmeg or ginger for a more dessert-like flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: pumpkin, boiled pumpkin, mashed pumpkin, simple pumpkin recipe
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