Pumpkin, Alternative for Potato

[BH51]

I tried growing pumpkins for the 1st time...way successfull...
I'd heard they could be cooked like potatoes....mashed, whip't
and maybe fried, I dunno....anybody got in experience on this
subject? not real crazey about pumpkin pie..................BH51.

 

[Arky]

I LOVE candied pumpkin!! And I roast the salt water soaked seeds into a great snack.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 3 cups fresh pumpkin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the pumpkin in the butter until tender, about 20 minutes. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Stir in the ginger and cinnamon; remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer to a bowl and cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

 

[Andy M.]

I tried growing pumpkins for the 1st time...way successfull...
I'd heard they could be cooked like potatoes....mashed, whip't
and maybe fried, I dunno....anybody got in experience on this
subject? not real crazey about pumpkin pie..................BH51.

Pumpkin, like other winter squashes, can be baked and mashed with butter. I've never fried them but I have had sweet potato fries...

 

[Wyogal]

with sage and garlic...

 

[Bev Stayart]

Thanks for the recipe for candied pumpkin.

 

[bigbuglv]

pumpkins taste sweet already. So easiest way is to stir fry with garlic and it taste good already

 

[Thaicooking]

Right!! I ususlly use pumpkin instead of potato.. Pumpkin taste is much more sweet. I like it!

 

[MostlyWater]

it's a squash and really good for you. i prefer it cold, but try it and see. a sweet potato or butternut squash could be similar choices. i don't know how they grow, though.