Pumpkin Rice

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Pumpkin Rice

Enjoy the comforting flavors of the season with this Pumpkin Rice. This simple and tasty dish is quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion. With the sweet pumpkin and rich coconut milk, this dish brings the warmth of autumn to your table.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound pumpkin
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or any vegetable oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion peeled and diced
  • 2 scallion diced, or green onion
  • 1 green chili pepper optional
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth divided
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice I used Basmati Rice, washed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
  • 2 tablespoons parsley chopped, or cilantro leaves

Spices

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried

Instructions

  1. Peel the pumpkin and remove the seeds. Cut it into small cubes about 1/2 inches or less.
  2. Heat the oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven. Add the onions and saute for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the scallions, green chili pepper, and garlic. Stir and cook for another minute.
  4. Add the rice, pumpkin, coconut milk, broth, and spices. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  5. Cover and cook on medium-low heat for about 12-15 minutes until all the broth is soaked in by the rice and they are cooked.
  6. Sprinkle some lemon juice. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro, and enjoy!

Instant Pot Method

  1. Follow the same steps as above on saute mode until you add pumpkin, coconut milk, rice, broth, and spices. Then close the lid and pressure cook for 4 minutes. Once the cooking is done, do a 10-minute NPR, which means let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the pressure. Sprinkle some lemon juice, garnish the pumpkin rice with chopped parsley, and serve!

Notes

  • Squash: You can use pumpkin, butternut, or kabocha squash in this recipe. 
  • Yellow Rice: Add some turmeric to make this yellow pumpkin rice. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 326kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 737mg (31%) Potassium 460mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 6764IU (135%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 326 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 326kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 737mg 31%
Potassium 460mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 6764IU 135%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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