Pumpkin Rice

Pumpkin rice

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Pumpkin rice is a delicious dish made by cooking rice with pumpkin. It involves cooking rice along with diced or mashed pumpkin to create a flavorful and colorful dish. You can add herbs, spices, and other ingredients to enhance the taste.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 453

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rice (preferably jasmine or basmati)
  • 1 small pumpkin peeled and diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil
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Equipment

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  2. Add the diced pumpkin to the pot and cook for a few minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Stir in the rice and cook for another minute, allowing the rice to toast slightly.
  4. Add the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot and mix well.
  5. Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the pumpkin is tender.
  6. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  7. Serve the pumpkin rice hot and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcalCarbohydrates: 102gProtein: 10gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 950mgPotassium: 1320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 29490IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 4mg

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