Steamed pumpkin is one of the easiest and healthiest ways to enjoy this flavorful and beneficial autumn vegetable. Using a pressure cooker, you can cook pumpkin in just a few minutes while retaining its color, texture, and nutritional values.
Perfect as a light side dish, base for purees, or to be added to elaborated dishes, this recipe is ideal for those seeking a quick alternative without too many steps.
In this article, I show you how to steam pumpkin with a pressure cooker, with all the tricks to get a soft and tasty result every time.
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How to cook with a pressure cooker
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 3 People
- Cooking methods: Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 1.76 lbs pumpkin
- 1.27 cups water
Tools
- 1 Pressure Cooker lagostina
- 1 Steamer Basket Dyaucwpo
Preparation
Place pumpkin cubes in the steaming basket;
Pour 1.27 cups of water and insert the basket into the pressure cooker;
Close the cooker with the lid and cook for 8 minutes from the moment of the whistle;
Turn off and wait a few minutes before opening the cooker;
The pumpkin is ready!
Store in the fridge in a tightly closed container for 2-3 days.
