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.
1
Cut the pumpkin into cubes.
- Pumpkin: 1 kg
2
Melt the butter in a deep skillet.
- Butter: 100 g
3
Add pumpkin, Provençal herbs, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pumpkin: 1 kg
- Herbes de Provence: 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.
- 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.
- Sour cream: 100 g
