PUMPKIN SEED VINAIGRETTE

Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette image

Provided by Dena Kleiman

Time 20m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds, raw
4 tablespoons pumpkin puree, fresh or canned, without sugar
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup safflower, walnut, peanut or olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spread the pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet and lightly toast them for 3 to 4 minutes in the oven.
Put half the toasted seeds, the pumpkin puree, garlic, turmeric and 1/2 cup of the vinegar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes until reduced by a third. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the oil. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
Puree the mixture in a blender for 30 seconds. Set aside and keep warm. At serving time, use remaining pumpkin seeds as garnish.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1158, UnsaturatedFat 92 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 114 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 699 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams