The oven-baked pumpkin with nothing is a super light recipe to enjoy this vegetable in a fit version. Cooked this way, I find it very tasty, a great hunger-buster or sweet snack.
During cooking, the oven-baked gratin pumpkin dries out from excess water, thus enhancing all its flavor, often with notes of nuts (hazelnut, chestnut), and at the same time, it softens.
Once ready, you can eat both the flesh and the peel, or use it for other preparations. I always recommend tasting the cooked peel, I find it delicious, tender, meaty, and certainly healthy.
Once cooked, removing the peel becomes very easy.
Where to use the naturally cooked and mashed pumpkin:
– fillings for fresh pasta
– pumpkin and semolina gnocchi
– vegan pumpkin cake
– focaccia or bread
SEASONALITY ofa #pumpkin – from August to April
(after harvesting, pumpkins can be stored in a cool, dry place for months)
RECIPES with pumpkin
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 1 lb of raw pumpkin
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Healthy
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 35.62 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 8.90 (g) of which sugars 3.78 (g)
- Proteins 1.37 (g)
- Fat 0.14 (g) of which saturated 0.07 (g)of which unsaturated 0.02 (g)
- Fibers 0.68 (g)
- Sodium 1.37 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 100 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Oven-Baked Pumpkin with Nothing – Fit
- Half pumpkin (about 2.2 lbs)
Tools
- Baking tray oven
- Baking papers reusable
Oven-Baked Pumpkin with Nothing
STORING oven-baked pumpkin with nothing
The cooked pumpkin keeps at room temperature for 2 days, in the refrigerator for a maximum of 3 days. In the freezer, it lasts for 6 months.
Variants
For a crunchy version, sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
For a fragrant version, add: oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme… Or use your favorite spice to give it a different note.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can people with constipation eat pumpkin?
Pumpkin is a great food for those suffering from constipation. Rich in fiber and water, it helps promote healthy bowel movements by softening stools. Including it in your diet can be a tasty and effective way to relieve constipation.
What are the benefits of cooked pumpkin?
It has very few calories and numerous nutritional properties, so we could consider it ‘almost’ a natural supplement. Rich in carotenoids, essential for the production of vitamin A, it is an excellent ally for the skin, which in winter can be prone to dryness and cold irritation. Vitamin A is also crucial for eye health, as well as having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has diuretic properties due to its effect on fluid drainage.
Dr. Simona MeloniCan people with irritable bowel syndrome eat pumpkin?
Being rich in fibers and particularly in GOS (prebiotics), some types of pumpkin may irritate a sensitive bowel, causing bloating and cramps. In these cases, it is better to avoid it for a few days and prefer the Delica type, the most digestible pumpkin variety.
What is the glycemic index of pumpkin?
Pumpkin has a low glycemic index, meaning it affects blood sugar levels gradually. It is a healthy choice for those who need to manage their blood sugar.
