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Creamy Pumpkin Pudding

Creamy Pumpkin Pudding
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Ingredients for Creamy Pumpkin Pudding

500 g pumpkin

6 dates – 120 g

6 g ginger powder

6 g turmeric powder

6 g cinnamon powder

6 g grated nutmeg

6 g chili flakes

6 g cumin powder

6 g black pepper

6 g sumac

6 g cardamom

100 g cream

2 eggs

½ cup of milk – 100 g

How to make Pumpkin Pudding?

For the pumpkin and date puree

  1. Place the pumpkins that you have sliced into small cubes into a pot.
  2. Add the dates that you have pitted and sliced into small cubes onto the pumpkins, add ½ glass of water and close the lid.
  3. Bring to a boil over high heat, then cook over medium heat for 30 minutes.
  4. Once your pumpkin is soft, add the spices and puree the mixture with a hand blender. 

To combine

  1. Put the puree you prepared into your sauce pan.
  2. Add cream, eggs and milk and mix well.
  3. Then put it on the stove and cook, stirring constantly.
  4. Portion your cooked pudding into 8 bowls and let it cool. 

Recipe tips

Pumpkin contains fibre, carotenoids, minerals such as calcium, potassium, zinc, and antioxidants such as carotenoids and tocopherol. Pumpkin, which has a very low sodium content, is known to have positive effects on health.

 

 

You can consume pumpkin pudding instead of a slice of bread alongside a meal containing vegetables, salad or protein.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What can I consume with it?

When consumed alone, herbal tea, unsweetened drinks or a small portion of nuts may be recommended.

 

 

 

 

This recipe was developed in collaboration with Specialist Diabetes Dietitian Neslihan Koyunoğlu Bingöl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can people with diabetes eat pumpkin?

Pumpkin contains water-soluble pulp. Water-soluble fibre prolongs the emptying of the stomach, slows down the digestion of carbohydrates, thereby preventing rises in blood sugar. Therefore, individuals with diabetes may incorporate pumpkin into their diet under the supervision of a dietitian.

How many calories are in one serving of pumpkin?

1 medium-sized square slice (raw, 74 grams) of pumpkin has 28 calories.

What is the nutritional value of pumpkin?

1 medium-sized square slice (raw, 74 grams) of pumpkin contains 6 grams of carbohydrates and 2 grams of plant-based protein.

This recipe is intended for informational purposes only and not a personalized recommendation.
Consult your dietitian or doctor before making any changes to your diet.

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