Baked accordion pumpkin in the oven
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. It is especially popular in late summer and autumn. Cooking pumpkin is very simple, the only thing is that you'll need to do a little work: first, peel the pumpkin, then remove the core, bake until soft, then brush with sauce and bake until done. Try it! The finished dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. To prepare this dish, you need to peel the pumpkin right away. You can do this with a knife or with a special potato peeler. Then cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise. For this dish, it's best to use an elongated pumpkin.
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Step 2
2. Now you need to completely remove the core, namely the seeds. Then rinse the pumpkin.
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Step 3
3. Place both halves cut-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Put the pumpkin in the oven for 20 minutes.
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Step 4
4. Let the pumpkin cool slightly and trim the ends. Then make small cuts across the entire surface (about 0.5 cm apart, or even closer).
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Step 5
5. Now prepare the sauce: mix melted butter with olive oil.
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Step 6
6. Add the minced garlic and spices. I really love dried parsley—it perfectly enhances the flavor of baked pumpkin.
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Step 7
7. Brush the pumpkin with the prepared sauce, trying to get it into the cuts.
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Step 8
8. Place the pumpkin in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Monitor the results periodically and control the baking process yourself.
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Step 9
9. Let the cooked pumpkin cool slightly and serve!