Pumpkin is a real superfood

October 12, 2016

The pumpkin is a real fall classic, and that has good reasons. The vegetables is not only tasty, but also super healthy. Most people almost immediately associate the pumpkin with Halloween. Yet the pumpkin is much more than a cheerful decoration. Pumpkin is a real superfood! Pumpkin is rich in vitamins A, C, E, B6, B11 (folic acid) and minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus. A very high vitamin A content and to antioxidants (vitamins C and E) ensures a strong immune system and reduces the risk of prosperity disease. Folic acid (B11) is an important player in the vitamin B complex and ensures a healthy nervous system and a strong immune system. It also plays an important role in the formation of red blood cells and DNA. So enough reasons to eat pumpkin. We have selected 5 delicious recipes with pumpkin! That will be delicious. Roasted pumpkin hummus This pumpkin hummus is easy to make and incredibly healthy. The pumpkin, chickpeas (250 grams), clove of garlic, teaspoon cumin and some parsley in the food processor and grind coarse. Add lemon juice and once again. Add so much oil if needed for a smooth puree. Season with salt and pepper. Then roast this for 25 minutes in a preheated oven (180 degrees).

Spicy Thai pumpkin soup with red curry Spicy Thai pumpkin soup with red curry is a delicious dish for this period in which the summer disappears to make way for fall. Simple to make and within 30 minutes on the table. Peel the fleet pumpkin and cut into small cubes. Chop the onion and cut the garlic taps. Fry the onion in a soup pan with a little oil. Then add the garlic, pumpkin and the red curry pasta. Stir the whole well. Add the stock and bring it to the boil. Let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the pumpkin is cooked and soft. Time to puree! The easiest goes with a hand blender, but you can also use a blender! Do you like the soup somewhat too thick? Then add some water or broth. Serve in a delicious bowl and finish it with a dash of coconut milk and some coriander leaves!

Grilled pumpkin from the oven Grilled pumpkin from the oven with rosemary and fresh garlic. Really a delicious combination. And it is also super easy to make. Preheat the oven to 220 degrees, cut the pumpkin in half and add the flesh with a spoon. Cut the two halves into half means (the skin lets you sit). Cover a baking tray with baking film and place the pumpkin here, add the loose toes garlic to the pumpkin and coarsely pull the leaves of the stalks rosemary and divide over the pumpkin. Pour the olive oil and lemon juice over it and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mix everything a bit and place in the oven for 40 minutes. Spoon it halfway.

Pumpkin smoothie This pumpkin smoothie should of course not be missing. Tasty and healthy! What do you need? 150 gr steamed orange pumpkin * (this is a big handful) 1 (frozen) Banana 1 Scoop Ekopura 250 ml vegetable milk 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp vanilla powder pinch ginger powder pinch of salt throw all the ingredients in your blender and go! Blend until you have a creamy, smooth smoothie.

Couscous with pumpkin and feta Couscous is very versatile; You can combine it with many ingredients and both cold and hot food. And another big plus: it is very easy to prepare! The recipe for this couscous with pumpkin and feta cheese contains many different flavors. The combination of pumpkin with feta cheese is always delicious and the mint leaves make the dish a bit fresher.