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Healthy and delicious What the different types of pumpkin can do
Autumn time is pumpkin time. In this country, especially the Hokkaido pumpkin is known. But there are many more varieties that make delicious dishes. The vegetables are not only very tasty, they are also healthy. Pumpkin meat is low in calories but rich in filling fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Pumpkins have high season in autumn
In autumn, pumpkins have high season. The vegetables are used, among other things, for soups, casseroles or as dessert. Gourds do not only taste delicious, they are also healthy all-rounders. On the one hand, they are low in calories, on the other hand, they contain valuable vitamins, minerals and fiber, which can stimulate digestion and strengthen the immune system.
In autumn, pumpkins have high season. In addition to the Hokkaido, there are many other varieties that can be conjured up delicious dishes. Health is also good for you. (Image: Christian Schwier / fotolia.com) Over 800 different varieties
There are over 800 different varieties worldwide. The Hokkaido pumpkin is known to many. But many other varieties that are available here, are suitable for tasty food. Sometimes they are difficult to crack. This can be simplified by washing the pumpkin, but otherwise pushing it into the oven unprocessed. The pulp should then be supple at 150 degrees after 30 to 40 minutes so that the peel can be easily peeled off, according to the magazine "Lebensmittelpraxis" (Issue 15-16).
Some pumpkins can be eaten with shell
"Some varieties like Hokkaido you can (but you do not have to) cook with the shell. For most recipes, but cut off the shell with a peeler, "write the experts. In addition to Hokkaido, there are other popular pumpkin varieties, such as butternut, which has the shape of a pear. The shell of this variety is initially green, later beige. The pulp tastes nutty. You can process it into soup or puree, fill it or fry it.
For soup, puree or as raw food
The nutmeg pumpkin has - as the name suggests - a muscat flavor and is often processed into soup or puree. Sweet Dumpling (Patidou) is a small pumpkin with green stripes. Since it tastes particularly sweet, it is suitable for casseroles, chutneys, jams or pumpkin pudding.
Another variety is the spaghetti squash. Its yellow flesh consists of long fibers that are scraped out with a fork after cooking - these threads are reminiscent of spaghetti. And Lumina, which has a light to gray peel, tastes delicious both fried and raw food. (Ad)