Vegan Recipe Pumpkin: A Delicious And Healthy Fall Dish
Introduction
As the fall season approaches, it’s time to break out the pumpkin recipes! And what better way to celebrate than with a delicious, vegan pumpkin dish? This recipe is not only easy to make, but it’s also packed with flavor and nutrition. So, let’s get started!Ingredients
Before we begin, let’s gather our ingredients:- 1 small pumpkin
- 1 can of chickpeas
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of maple syrup
- 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp of ground cumin
- 1 tsp of smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/4 tsp of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Now that we have our ingredients, let’s get cooking! 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2. Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds. 3. Place the pumpkin halves on a baking sheet, cut side down, and roast for 30-35 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender. 4. While the pumpkin is roasting, prepare the filling. Drain and rinse the chickpeas and set aside. 5. Peel and chop the onion and garlic. 6. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until softened. 7. Add the chickpeas to the skillet and stir to combine. 8. Add the maple syrup, cinnamon, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine. 9. Cook the chickpea mixture for 5-7 minutes, until the flavors have melded together. 10. Remove the pumpkin halves from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. 11. Once the pumpkin has cooled, scoop out some of the flesh from the center of each half, creating a well for the filling. 12. Spoon the chickpea mixture into each pumpkin half. 13. Return the stuffed pumpkin halves to the oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until heated through. 14. Remove the stuffed pumpkin halves from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. 15. Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top of the stuffed pumpkin halves. 16. Serve and enjoy!Nutrition
This vegan recipe pumpkin dish is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. Here’s a breakdown of the nutrition:- Calories: 290
- Protein: 11g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 11g
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 305mg