Sicilian Spicy Pumpkin
This recipe features tender pumpkin slices sautéed in fragrant olive oil and infused with a delightful blend of aromatic spices and tangy vinegar, creating a dish that can be enjoyed warm or cold. With the subtle sweetness of sugar, a hint of cinnamon, and the refreshing touch of fresh mint leaves, this flavorful pumpkin dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1kg/2lb 4oz pumpkin , peeled and seeded
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove , peeled and left whole
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- pinch of ground cinnamon
- 125ml white wine vinegar
- handful fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Cut the pumpkin flesh as you would a melon, into long, half-moon-shaped slices roughly 1cm thick. Heat the olive oil in a large shallow pan and fry the pumpkin with the garlic clove for about 3 mins, discarding the garlic as soon as it colours. You may need to do this in 2 batches. When all the pumpkin slices are fried, return them to the pan, draining off any excess oil first. Take off the heat.
- Dredge the pumpkin slices with the sugar and cinnamon. Mix well, then sprinkle with the vinegar, mint and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid or plate, and leave to infuse for at least 15 mins before serving warm or cold.
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 175 calories
- Fat Content: 14 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 2 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 10 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 4 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 2 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 0.02 milligram of sodium
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