Sweet Dumpling Pumpkin and Quinoa Mash Recipe

Posted by NancyRadler on June 19th, 2009 at 12:05pm

I bought this squash and couldn’t figure out what to do with it. This sweet pumpkin quinoa mash came out tasting just like candy with a healthy twist!

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Ingredients

12 coffee scoops quinoa, cooked in salted water
2 sweet dumpling pumpkins, cut in half, seeds removed
1/4 C. water or stock
dash of salt
2 grinds black pepper
3 tsp. butter, divided
1 tsp. dried parsley

Directions

Cook quinoa and drain. Add one teaspoon butter to keep from sticking. Set aside, covered.

Lay pumpkin on microwaveable pan (with sides) and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Turn flesh side down and add stock (or water). Cook in microwave on high about 6 minutes or until tender. You can also cook this in the oven if you want.

CAREFULLY remove from microwave and let cool.

Once the pumpkin is cooled, turn the halves over and add about 1/2 tsp. butter to each. Using a fork, scrape insides into a bowl. If using water, discard. If using broth, add to pumpkin. Add quinoa and parsley and mix well.

Reheat to serve. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Serving Size
4

Preparation Time
5  minutes

Cooking Time
6-8  minutes

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