Be it grilled chicken or veggies, simple mashed potatoes does wonders for the dish while eating. As potatoes have high starch and fat content, here is the healthiest alternative that you can prepare for your family and friends, and you will be getting accolades for the same. Mashed Pumpkin is an easy-to-make side dish recipe that you can cook in just half-an-hour. Creamy and mouth-watering, this Continental recipe is cooked using pumpkin, cheddar cheese, fresh cream, parsley and can also be packed for your kids’ tiffin as well. Try this easy recipe, which has extremely low calories and enjoy with your loved ones!
Ingredients of Mashed Pumpkin
- 250 gm pumpkin
- crushed black pepper as required
- 4 tablespoon fresh cream
- water as required
- salt as required
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 sprig parsley
Step 1 To start this delicious dish, peel the skin of pumpkin and deseed it. Cut the pumpkin into cubes and then put a pressure cook on medium flame. Add these pumpkin cubes in the cooker along with a little water and close the lid, cook until soft and tender for about 3-4 whistles.
Step 2 Once cooked, switch of the burner and let the steam release on its own. Open the lid of the cooker and drain the extra water, if any. Transfer these cooked pumpkin cubes in a bowl and mash them well using a masher until it is smooth.
Step 3 To the mashed pumpkin, add the grated cheddar cheese along with fresh cream, salt and crushed black pepper. Mix well using a spoon and once done, transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of parsley. Enjoy!
