Sandy Pumpkin in Pan

The sandy pumpkin in a pan is a tasty and crunchy side dish, gluten-free and with a spicy flavor. This recipe is very easy to make: the pumpkin is cooked in a pan with spices and aromatic herbs, then some minced sweet dried pepper is added, and finally, a sandy coating is made (with gluten-free breadcrumbs and grated pecorino cheese). This sandy pumpkin in a pan amazed me with its irresistible taste and was a huge success!

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Sandy Pumpkin in a Pan
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cost: Cheap
  • Preparation time: 10 Minutes
  • Portions: 2 People
  • Cooking methods: Slow fire

Ingredients

  • 9 oz pumpkin
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1 sprig oregano
  • 1 sweet dried pepper (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon curry
  • 3 tablespoons gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon grated pecorino cheese
  • to taste extra virgin olive oil

Preparation

  • To make the sandy pumpkin, wash and clean the pumpkin, remove the peel and clean it by removing the seeds and strings. Cut the flesh into cubes.

  • In a pan, pour a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, the pumpkin, and the curry. Put on the stove over moderate heat and cook.

  • Add the bay leaf, rosemary, and oregano to the pumpkin. Stir occasionally and continue cooking. If the pumpkin sticks to the pan, pour a drop of water.

  • When the pumpkin starts to soften, add the minced dried pepper and cook on high heat.

  • Then add the breadcrumbs and grated pecorino cheese. Cook on high heat until the pumpkin is golden and crunchy.

  • Serve and enjoy!

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