Pumpkin is a vegetable that is very easy to cook and you can create various flavors with different nuts you can add according to your taste. In Turkish cuisine, it is mostly cooked with sugar and made dessert. Enjoy your meal!
Peel the pumpkins leaving no green part. Divide into cubes, measuring 5x5 cm.
Rinse and dry with a paper towel. Place in a flat pot, not overlapping.
Drizzle over the powdered sugar and leave overnight. If you're going to cook it right away, add a cup of water.
Cook the zucchini, which releases its juice, for 10 minutes on medium heat. Put it on low heat and cook it until it is soft and the syrup is thick. Drizzle a teaspoon of lemon juice and remove from the heat.
Finely chop the walnuts through the rondo or chop with a knife to the size you desire.
If you want to give your dessert a caramelized taste, add sesame seeds. Operate the oven without a fan and on the grill setting. Bake on the top rack until brown.
You can make a presentation with tahini, which goes well with pumpkin. For the sauce, add two spoons of half a tea glass of tahini dessert syrup. Adjust the consistency with a spoonful of warm water.
Decorate the zucchini you took on the serving plate with walnuts and tahini sauce and present them. Enjoy your meal!
Note: You can also serve this dessert with tahini-molasses sauce or cream.
Benefits of Ingredients in Pumpkin Dessert With Walnuts
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Pumpkin:
Pumpkin is a nutritious source rich in beta-carotene (a precursor to Vitamin A), fiber, and potassium, supporting eye health, regulating digestion, and helping balance blood pressure. It also contains powerful antioxidants. It's versatile in sweet and savory recipes. It pairs wonderfully, especially with spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and with apples, walnuts, almonds, and creamy sauces.
Granulated Sugar:
Granulated sugar is one of the body's primary energy sources. It provides rapid glucose for the brain and muscles, meeting immediate energy demands. It can quickly help stabilize energy levels after intense physical activity or when feeling fatigued. Additionally, it may contribute to short-term serotonin release, which can improve mood. It is commonly used as a flavor balancer in numerous recipes, including coffee, tea, desserts, and fruit salads.
Lemon Juice:
Lemon juice, rich in Vitamin C, boosts immunity and supports collagen synthesis for skin health. Its citrate content may help prevent kidney stone formation. A natural antioxidant, it reduces inflammation. It aids digestion by stimulating liver bile production. Added to water, it offers a detoxifying effect. Pairs perfectly with fish, chicken, salads, soups, marinades, and desserts, adding a refreshing and flavorful touch.
Walnut:
Walnut kernel is a nutritious nut distinguished by its rich omega-3 fatty acids (ALA) and powerful antioxidant content. It particularly supports brain functions, protects heart health, and helps reduce inflammation in the body. Furthermore, it contains fiber, which contributes to digestive health, and protein, which provides satiety. It's a wonderful companion in desserts (baklava, cakes), breakfast cereals, yogurt, salads, and cheese platters.
Tahini:
Tahini is a nutritious paste made from ground sesame seeds. It's rich in Omega-3 & Omega-6 fatty acids, Vitamin E, and antioxidants. It contains calcium and magnesium, supporting bone health. Additionally, it can help boost the immune system and reduce inflammation. Tahini pairs wonderfully with dishes like hummus and baba ghanoush, and also with molasses for breakfast or in desserts.
Sesame:
Sesame is rich in minerals like calcium and magnesium, supporting bone health. Its lignans (sesamin, sesamolin) provide powerful antioxidant effects and can help balance cholesterol levels. High fiber content aids digestion. It has a wide range of uses from sweet to savory; often used as tahini with molasses, in salads, baked goods, and frequently in Asian cuisine.
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