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How to Boil Pumpkin (Recipe)

Vera Stetsenko
The process of learning how to boil pumpkin is by no means difficult, but it takes a little patience! Regardless, the results are absolutely delicious and make the little bit of time it does take absolutely worth it. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine all
Servings 1 cup
Calories 30 kcal

Equipment

  • Large spoon
  • Large knife
  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pc Pumpkin
  • Water
  • ½ teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Lay your pumpkin on a clean cutting board and begin by slicing it lengthwise so you have two halves. Use your large spoon to dig the seeds out of each half.
  • Use your knife to cut the top portion off each half, removing the stem and skin. Proceed to use your knife and carefully peel the skin completely off of both halves.
    peel the skin completely off from pumpkin
  • Cut each half into small chunks, no more than 2” long and 2” thick. Cutting them as evenly as possible will help ensure a quick and even cooking process.
    cut pumpkin into small chunks
  • Place the pieces into a large pot and cover with water. Place the lid onto the pot and bring to a boil. Add a ½ teaspoon of salt to the water once boiling. Boil for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
    boil pumpkin in a large pot

Notes

Nutritional Information

Pumpkin is a very delicious treat that can be turned savory or sweet. In the case of boiled pumpkin, you’ll find the nutrition facts to be quite impressive. There are about 30 calories in 1 cup of pumpkin. That makes it a very low-calorie food. However, it’s also high in protein and fiber, which makes it quite filling.
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