In Australia and other countries in the southern hemisphere, pumpkin is served as a course of the meal. It is eaten as a vegetable side dish. Serve this sauteed pumpkin recipe with just about any kind of meat. It is quick and easy to make.
Contributed by: Wendy Staynor, the Australian Pumpkin Lady
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Sauteed Pumpkin Ingredients
Here is the sauteed pumpkin ingredients:
1 medium butternut pumpkin
2 oz. butter or margarine
2tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
How to Make Sauteed Pumpkin Directions
Cut pumpkin into 1/4″ slices, peel, remove seeds and fiber. Melt the butter.
In a large frying pan, add pumpkin slices and salt. Cover and cook on
moderate heat for 20 minutes or until tender, turning slices frequently.
Season before serving.
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