Pumpkin diet porridge
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Indeed, millet porridge can rightfully be called diet-friendly when cooked with diluted milk and without sugar. To add sweetness and extra health benefits, I suggest adding pumpkin. Pumpkin is excellent during a diet. You'll not only get a good dose of beneficial vitamins, but also improve your overall well-being. This healthy and tasty porridge will appeal to both adults and children—an excellent idea for breakfast and a wonderful start to the day. Try it. Serve hot.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. Peel the pumpkin and remove the pulp.
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Step 2
Rinse the millet well and pour boiling water over it to remove the bitterness. Let it sit for a few minutes, then drain the water and rinse again. Transfer the rinsed millet to a saucepan in which you will cook the porridge.
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Step 3
Add milk and water in equal proportions. Mix, bring to a boil, and cook the porridge over low heat until done, stirring occasionally.
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Step 4
Meanwhile, cut the pumpkin into small pieces and microwave on high power for 5 minutes. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the pumpkin is soft. Cooking time depends on the microwave's power and the type of pumpkin.
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Step 5
Purée the pumpkin using an immersion blender.
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Step 6
Add pumpkin puree and honey to taste to the ready porridge. Honey can be omitted or replaced with a sweetener if desired.
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Step 7
Mix. The diet pumpkin porridge is ready.
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Step 8
Serve at the table.