How to Make Cooked Pumpkin - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to our recipe for Cooked Pumpkin! This dish is a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of fall and make the most of the season's produce. Whether you're looking for a simple side dish or a healthy and delicious vegan main course, this recipe is sure to please.

Pumpkin is not only a festive and versatile ingredient, but it's also packed with nutrients. It's a great source of fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium. Plus, it adds a beautiful rich color and sweet, earthy flavor to any ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (4 pound) sugar pumpkin

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 30
  • Yield: 4 to 6 cups

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Cut pumpkin into small manageable pieces; cut off pith and seeds and discard.
  • Place cut pumpkin, skin-side up, in a large roasting pan. Add 1/4 inch of water.
  • Bake, uncovered, until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Cut skin away from cooled pumpkin pieces. Transfer pumpkin flesh to a food processor and puree until smooth, or mash pieces in a bowl with a potato masher.
  • Nutrition

    16 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 13mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 206mg