Stewed pumpkin with herbs

4 servings

40 minutes

Braised pumpkin with herbs is a cozy dish of American cuisine that warms with its soft, sweet flavor and rich aroma of Provençal herbs. This simple yet exquisite combination of ingredients transforms ordinary pumpkin into a tender, velvety treat. The chicken broth adds depth of flavor to the vegetables, while butter contributes a creamy texture. Light caramelization of the pumpkin in the final cooking stage gives it pleasant roasted notes that pair wonderfully with sour cream. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner on a cool autumn evening and can serve as an excellent side to meat or a standalone meal that offers comfort and gastronomic delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 326.7
• Proteins: 5.7g
• Fats: 25.6g
• Carbohydrates: 24.7g

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: 1 kg
• Butter: 100 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Provencal herbs: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Chicken broth: 300 ml
• Sour cream: 100 g

Cooking steps

1. Cut the pumpkin into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 1 kg

2. Melt the butter in a deep skillet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 100 g

3. Add pumpkin, Provençal herbs, sugar, salt, and pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 1 kg
   • Provencal herbs: 1 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Roast the pumpkin until it turns golden.

5. Pour one and a half cups of chicken broth into the pan with pumpkin, cover with a lid, and simmer until the pumpkin is soft.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken broth: 300 ml

6. Stir periodically, check to ensure the liquid does not evaporate too much, and add water if necessary.

7. When the pumpkin is ready, remove the pan from the heat and cover it for a while.

8. Just before serving, remove the lid and place the pan on high heat to quickly evaporate the liquid and slightly brown the bottom of the pumpkin.

9. Serve with sour cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sour cream: 100 g