Pumpkin with onions and melted butter

4 servings

30 minutes

This simple yet sophisticated European recipe combines the tenderness of boiled pumpkin with the caramel notes of fried onions and melted butter. In the past, pumpkin was a staple in many peasant dishes, and its soft, sweet flavor is beautifully complemented by sugar and the creamy depth of melted butter. The onion adds contrast, enhancing the aroma and giving the dish a slight spiciness. This dish can be served as a standalone warm appetizer or as a side to meat, especially roasted poultry. It warms and provides comfort, reminding one of family traditions and the simple joys of rustic cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 248.5
• Proteins: 2.4g
• Fats: 19.8g
• Carbohydrates: 19.7g

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: 600 g
• Onion: 1 head
• Melted butter: 60 g
• Sugar: 20 g
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Peel the pumpkin and cut it into cubes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 600 g

2. Boil until cooked in salted water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste

3. Drain in a colander and let excess liquid drip off.

4. Transfer to a salad bowl and sprinkle with sugar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 20 g

5. Chop the onion finely and fry it in vegetable oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 head
   • Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon

6. Add onion to pumpkin and season with melted butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Melted butter: 60 g