The roasted spiced pumpkin with turmeric and smoked paprika is a light and tasty autumn side dish.
Soft, colorful, and vibrant, it melts in your mouth.
The more you mix it, the more enveloping it becomes: you can mix it repeatedly to get a coarse cream or blend it into a velvety puree and use it as a sauce.
Versatile:
• topping for bruschettas and crostini;
• pasta dressing;
• flavor enhancer for meat, fish, cheese, eggs, and legumes [example hummus].
PUMPKIN AND DIABETES
Glycemic index of pumpkin
All types of pumpkin → GI 75.
Apart from the glycemic index, it’s important to consider the glycemic load, which is determined by the quantity of food consumed.
Pumpkin has a high glycemic index but a low glycemic load.
– Can people with diabetes eat pumpkin?
– Can people with diabetes eat pumpkin!
In cases of hyperglycemia, prediabetes, and diabetes, pumpkin can be consumed in moderation.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2 People
- Cooking methods: Electric oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- to taste pumpkin
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch mixed peppercorns (with grinder)
- to taste ground turmeric
- to taste smoked paprika
- 1 drizzle extra virgin olive oil (raw)
Suggested Tools
- 1 Baking tray 9.8×11.4 in
- Parchment paper
Preparation
Clean the pumpkin.
Cut it into slices not too thick and remove the skin.Line a baking tray with a sheet of parchment paper.
Spread the pumpkin on the baking tray.
Sprinkle over the pumpkin:
• a pinch of salt;
• a pinch of pepper;
• plenty of turmeric;
• plenty of smoked paprika.
Bake at 392°F for at least 20 minutes in a fan oven [in the middle or the upper part of the oven if you want a grill effect].
Transfer the spiced pumpkin to a bowl or salad bowl.
Drizzle with a little raw oil and mix until evenly colored.
The more you mix it, the more enveloping it becomes.Plate it.
Your roasted spiced pumpkin with turmeric and smoked paprika is ready.
Enjoy your meal!
Notes
Hyperglycemia, prediabetes, and diabetes.
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Remember:
• start the meal with a generous portion of vegetables [raw or cooked];
• a balanced meal should contain all the nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats & fibers;
• always prepare it respecting the proportions and combinations indicated in your dietary plan.
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