HOMEMADE PUMPKIN PUREE IN THE MICROWAVE
This is a quick and easy way to make homemade fresh pumpkin puree, using the microwave. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You may freeze in freezer bags; measuring in 1 cup portions before freezing makes prep easier.
Provided by Laura Streckfuss
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Cut stem off of pumpkin to create a hole using a good, strong knife, as cutting through a pumpkin can be tricky. Scoop and scrape pulp and seeds out of pumpkin, saving seeds to roast later. Cut pumpkin in quarters. Cut quarters in 1/2 again.
- Place pumpkin pieces in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, tight enough to not let any steam or moisture escape during cooking time.
- Microwave for 7 minutes, checking seal of plastic wrap halfway through cooking time to ensure no moisture is not escaping. Continue cooking in the microwave for another 8 minutes. Remove plastic wrap by pulling wrap furthest from you back towards you, allowing hot steam to escape away from you. Let cool for 10 minutes.
- Peel skin from pumpkin using your fingers.
- Puree peeled pumpkin using a food processor, hand masher, or a potato ricer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 3.4 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
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