Stir-Fried Pumpkin
Sweet and soft, nutritious, and easy to make.
Stir-fried pumpkin is a common home-cooked dish with a golden yellow color and a sweet, soft texture. It is perfect for family gatherings or daily meals. Pumpkin, as a seasonal vegetable in autumn, is not only delicious but also nutritious, making it a great choice for healthy eating.
👉🏻Ingredients list⚠️
Pumpkin：500g
Vegetable oil：as needed
Salt：as needed
Chopped scallions：as needed (optional)
👉🏻✨DIRECTIONS:
Peel, seed, and wash the pumpkin, then cut it into thin slices or small cubes.
Heat a pan with oil, and when the oil is hot, add the pumpkin and stir-fry.
Stir-fry until the pumpkin softens, then add salt to taste.
Continue stir-frying until the pumpkin is fully cooked, and sprinkle with chopped scallions before serving
👉🏻✨TIPS
When cutting the pumpkin, try to keep the pieces consistent in size for even cooking.
Avoid using too high heat when stir-frying the pumpkin to prevent it from burning.
Adjust the seasoning with chopped scallions or other spices according to personal preference.
👉🏻✨BENEFITS
Stir-fried pumpkin is not only delicious but also offers various health benefits. The pectin and fiber in pumpkin help regulate blood sugar levels, making it suitable for diabetics. Additionally, pumpkin is rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and cobalt, which help enhance immunity, promote eye health, and prevent anemia.
✨NUTRITIONAL ASPECTS:
Pumpkin is rich in various nutrients, including protein, polysaccharides, pectin, fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, and multiple trace elements. Among them, polysaccharides and pectin help regulate the immune system and boost body resistance. Vitamin A aids in protecting vision and promoting epithelial tissue growth. Fiber promotes intestinal motility and improves constipation. Furthermore, the cobalt in pumpkin enhances hematopoiesis and prevents anemia, while the abundant β-carotene has antioxidant properties that help delay aging.
