Mashed Pumpkin Recipe

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Mashed Pumpkin
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Ingredients:

  • 1 small onion (chopped )
  • 1/4 tsp cumin seed
  • 2 cups calabaza squash (chopped 1 inch pieces) or 2 cups butternut squash (chopped 1 inch pieces)
  • salt (to taste) (optional)

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan and fry onions until translucent.
  2. Add garlic and fry until light golden brown.
  3. Add cumin seeds and fry until they begin to pop and release their aroma. (About 30 seconds).
  4. Mix in the pumpkin and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and lower heat to med low. Cook for about 10 minutes or until tender.
  6. Remove lid and mash pumpkin with fork or potato smasher thingy:-)until smooth.
  7. Add salt if using. If water is not yet absorbed, cover and simmer until water is absorbed.
  8. Remove pot from heat and serve as a side dish with rice or roti.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 39.04 Kcal (163 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.44g 5%
Sodium 1.18mg 0%
Potassium 33.91mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.13g 1%
Sugars 0.72g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 2%
Protein 0.29g 1%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 173.25 Kcal (725 kJ)
Calories from fat 137.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.28g 5%
Sodium 5.22mg 0%
Potassium 150.51mg 1%
Total Carbs 9.44g 1%
Sugars 3.19g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 2%
Protein 1.28g 1%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 3%
Iron 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 35.3mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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