Pumpkin carving: How to transform remains into delicious autumn dishes!

Pumpkin carving: How to transform remains into delicious autumn dishes!

In the time around Halloween, the shelves in supermarkets are full of pumpkins again, but many do not know that the popular carving, especially the variety "Ghost Rider", are edible. After carving, the pulp and the seeds often end up in the trash, although they can result in delicious dishes. Dagny Schwarz from the NRW consumer center emphasizes: "The remains can be transformed into a hearty soup." The preparation is simple: fry pumpkin meat with onions and ginger, pour in vegetable broth and puree. A hint of pumpkin seed oil ensures the right aroma.

Attention: Not all pumpkins are edible without hesitation! Ornamental pumpkins contain bitter substances that can trigger serious gastrointestinal complaints. A taste test before cooking is advisable: the pumpkin tastes bitter, better dispose of it! In order to be on the safe side in this Halloween season, the pumpkin remains should be used culinary, instead of throwing them away, reports www.heidelberg24.de .