Pumpkin porridge with rice

4 servings

50 minutes

Pumpkin porridge with rice is a cozy dish that warms and fills the home with the aroma of sweet pumpkin and spices. In European cuisine, it is valued for its tender texture, balance of flavors, and health benefits. Historically, pumpkin was used in folk recipes due to its natural sweetness and availability. In this version of porridge, pumpkin complements nutritious brown rice, while raisins and cinnamon add a subtle spicy note. Carrots add light sweetness and juiciness, while butter makes the porridge even more velvety. It is perfect for breakfast or dinner and suitable for baby food and vegetarian diets. Hearty, aromatic, and warming – this porridge will bring comfort and enjoyment to everyone who tries it.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 249.5
• Proteins: 4.5g
• Fats: 6.2g
• Carbohydrates: 45.8g

Ingredients

• Water: 2.5 glass
• Brown rice: 1 glass
• Pumpkin: 200 g
• Carrot: 50 g
• Seedless raisins: 50 g
• Ground cinnamon: to taste
• Sugar: to taste
• Salt: pinch
• Butter: 25 g

Cooking steps

1. Wash the rice, salt it, add water, and cook on low heat for 15 minutes (until partially cooked).

   Required ingredients:

   • Brown rice: 1 glass
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Water: 2.5 glasss

2. Add the peeled and diced pumpkin to the rice and let it simmer for another 20 minutes (until the rice is fully cooked).

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 200 g

3. When the pumpkin softens and the water is fully absorbed, add rinsed raisins, grated carrot on a medium grater, cinnamon, sugar, and butter to the porridge. Stir.

   Required ingredients:

   • Seedless raisins: 50 g
   • Carrot: 50 g
   • Ground cinnamon:  to taste
   • Sugar:  to taste
   • Butter: 25 g

4. Let the porridge steep under the lid for 15-20 minutes, then it can be served!