The deep orange color
of the pumpkin flesh tells us that it is a rich source of beta carotene (vitamin A)-- which is important for healthy eyes, and boosts the immune system too (important this time of year).
The sweetness
of the pumpkin flesh is a nice complement to a spicy chili or stew.
Scrape the seeds and stringy parts off
of the pumpkin flesh.
Place together with all the rest
of pumpkin flesh and cook covered for about 30 minutes.
The end results were amazing, scraping bits
of pumpkin flesh with each bite of curry.
Then chop into cubes.A 3 - pound pumpkin yielded about 7 cups
of pumpkin flesh, perfect for Pumpkin Chowder!
Not exact matches
Is
pumpkin puree something you buy in a jar or can I use the
flesh of an actual
pumpkin?
Don't peel your
pumpkin, especially if its organic - the skin roasts up beautifully, and a lot
of the nutrients are in fact contained between the skin and
flesh.
Queensland Blue
Pumpkin: as the name suggests this Australian grown variety of pumpkin has a bluish - green skin with classic orange
Pumpkin: as the name suggests this Australian grown variety
of pumpkin has a bluish - green skin with classic orange
pumpkin has a bluish - green skin with classic orange
flesh.
Now what to do with the
flesh of those beautifully carved
pumpkins?
Observations
of the
pumpkin effort would include scooping out the squash
flesh and using the liquid inside to drizzle over the serving for added flavor.
Bake for 30 to 50 minutes at 400F (cooking time will vary depending on the size
of your
pumpkin), or until the
flesh is really soft.
Try to leave as much
of the stringy
pumpkin flesh aside and place the seeds in a large bowl.
The wonderful thing about this is that the flavor
of the stuffing will be absorbed by the
flesh so it tastes even more awesome than just a standard roasted
pumpkin.
I would've removed the seeds from the
flesh and used the seeds for a variety
of recipes — toasted
pumpkin seeds are delicious!
Combine the
flesh of the cooked sweet potato, coconut flour, almond flour, almond butter, applesauce, almond milk,
pumpkin pie spice, sweetener, baking soda, and vanilla in the bowl
of a food processor.
1
pumpkin, about 1 kg whole or 400g
flesh Half a teaspoon cinnamon Quarter
of a teaspoon nutmeg Half a teaspoon ground ginger Half a teaspoon ground cloves or two whole cloves 250g ground almonds 80g organic unsaltedbutter Pinch
of salt 180 ml organic single cream 3 medium organic eggs 100g maple syrup
Scoop out the
flesh of the cooled
pumpkin and add it to the pot.
Used one pie
pumpkin instead
of canned (cut in half, take seeds out, put in microwavable dish with some water and cook for approximately 20 minutes or until tender, scoop out
flesh and puree with a hand blender).
I was fearful that they weren't going to last that long due to the onset
of the hot weather so we cut them open, harvested the seeds and roasted the
pumpkin flesh to freeze.
In the food processor or blender, place the cooked
pumpkin flesh, yogurt, eggs, 4 Tbsp
of sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg and process until it is well blended.
slice the top off
of the
pumpkin & use a spoon to hollow out the inside
of the
pumpkin making sure to remove all seeds & stringy
flesh from the centre.
I roasted a small sugar
pumpkin, and pureed its
flesh with my own
pumpkin spice mix, a scoop
of coconut whipped cream I had made while the
pumpkin was roasting, and some maple syrup for natural sweetness.
If you manage to cut the
pumpkin in half, just place the two halves in a roasting tray with some water in it to steam it, a sort
of bain - marie if you like:) until the
flesh is soft and «scoopable».
This is very simple 5 ingredients soup made
of large Halloween carving
pumpkin guts and
flesh, chopped tomatoes and served with delicious, fragrant herbed short bread croutons topped with cheese.
If you are looking for more ways to use up leftover
pumpkin flesh after carving them, check out this Pumpkin Fruit Cake or Curried Pumpkin Soup by Camilla, Roasted Pumpkin Hummus by Helen, Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Almond Flakes, Cream of Roasted Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup with Parmesan Crisps or Halloween Pumpkin Soup with Milk we previousl
pumpkin flesh after carving them, check out this
Pumpkin Fruit Cake or Curried Pumpkin Soup by Camilla, Roasted Pumpkin Hummus by Helen, Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Almond Flakes, Cream of Roasted Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup with Parmesan Crisps or Halloween Pumpkin Soup with Milk we previousl
Pumpkin Fruit Cake or Curried
Pumpkin Soup by Camilla, Roasted Pumpkin Hummus by Helen, Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Almond Flakes, Cream of Roasted Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup with Parmesan Crisps or Halloween Pumpkin Soup with Milk we previousl
Pumpkin Soup by Camilla, Roasted
Pumpkin Hummus by Helen, Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Almond Flakes, Cream of Roasted Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup with Parmesan Crisps or Halloween Pumpkin Soup with Milk we previousl
Pumpkin Hummus by Helen, Creamy
Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Almond Flakes, Cream of Roasted Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup with Parmesan Crisps or Halloween Pumpkin Soup with Milk we previousl
Pumpkin Soup with Toasted Almond Flakes, Cream
of Roasted
Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup with Parmesan Crisps or Halloween Pumpkin Soup with Milk we previousl
Pumpkin & Sweet Potato Soup with Parmesan Crisps or Halloween
Pumpkin Soup with Milk we previousl
Pumpkin Soup with Milk we previously made.
When
pumpkin is finished roasting, scoop out the
flesh from the whole half
of the
pumpkin and mash or puree until smooth.
As it cooks over the hot, direct heat the water bubbles up inside the
flesh of the
pumpkin, evaporating from the surface as it cooks and intensifying its flavor, while making it tender at the same time.
Brush the
flesh with 1 - 2 tablespoons
of the olive oil and then place the
pumpkin halves
flesh side down in a baking dish.
2 quarts chicken stock 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 large carrots, roasted and diced 2 celery stalks, sliced 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and sliced 3 - 4 cups
of roasted
pumpkin flesh (whatever you end up with after roasting and peeling your 4 - pound pie
pumpkin) 1/2 pound freshly ground chorizo sausage * cut into chunks 1 small bunch parsley, finely chipped (about 2 tablespoons) 1 tablespoon Madras curry powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 - 4 cups
of roasted
pumpkin flesh (whatever you end up with after roasting and peeling your 4 - pound pie
pumpkin)
They have smoother, sweeter
flesh because there is less water per square inch which concentrates the inherent flavor
of the
pumpkin.
Stir the
pumpkin into the meat mixture — the
flesh will be soft enough to stir and start to melt into the rest
of the ingredients.
What I can do, and have started doing as a matter
of routine (and, to be honest, as a matter
of free therapy) every fall, is to collect my weight in
pumpkins and other orange -
fleshed winter squash, poke the bejeezus out
of them with a knife, pack them into a hot oven on sheet pans, and walk away for an hour.
You can use the soft
flesh of other hard winter squashes in your favorite
pumpkin recipes, too.
With their flowers being edible, their seeds roastable and their
flesh puree - able, it seems the only part
of the
pumpkin that we CA N'T consume is their stem.
The sweet
flesh of the
pumpkin is used in baking, often pies, but is also used in puddings, soups, savory dishes and stuffing.
The sweet, fibrous
flesh of autumn
pumpkins just begs to be roasted.
The seeds and
flesh of pumpkins are perhaps the most important - and certainly the most popular - parts
of the
pumpkin used for culinary purposes.
Consuming it and topically applying its
flesh are among the most popular medicinal uses
of pumpkin, while mixing the roasted or ground seeds with other ingredients is also common.
The
flesh of a young
pumpkin is good for savory vegetable dishes, while the mature fruit is used in certain breads and desserts.
To can a
pumpkin at home, first make sure to select a small
pumpkin variety that is edible and easy to manage before choosing a method
of extracting the
flesh, such as oven roasting, microwaving, or steaming.
The
flesh of the
pumpkin can also be used to create healthy pudding alternatives.
To make
pumpkin beer, first select a «sweet» or «pie»
pumpkin that is rich in flavor and produces a substantial amount
of flesh.
Because
pumpkin hybrid cultivars usually maintain at least some characteristics
of their heirloom parents, most colored
pumpkins»
flesh shows some degree
of orange and is also high in antioxidants, like vitamin A, as well as in other nutrients, such as potassium, vitamin C, zinc, and dietary fiber.
The orange hue
of the
pumpkins» skin and
flesh is due to specific phytonutrients, chemicals found in plant foods.
Sugar
pumpkins are smaller than regular carving
pumpkins — more like the size
of a cantaloupe — and the
flesh is less stringy and more flavorful than that
of large carving
pumpkins.
Let the roasted
pumpkin cool for 10 minutes, then use a large spoon to scrape the
pumpkin flesh off the skin
of the
pumpkin, or just peel the skin off with your hands.
Pumpkin flesh can help to nourish, brighten and smooth skin, as well as boost collagen and help tame the signs
of aging, according to The International Dermal Institute.
Scoop out all
of the
pumpkin seeds and the stringy
flesh so that only the meat
of the
pumpkin is left intact.