Description
A savory dish featuring fresh pumpkin leaves cooked with a creamy peanut butter sauce, perfect as a side or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin leaves, thoroughly rinsed and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust based on spice preference)
- 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/2 cup vegetable stock or water
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the crushed garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes, stirring for an additional 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Toss in the chopped pumpkin leaves, mixing thoroughly with the onion blend.
- Cook the leaves for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender and wilted.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, vegetable stock (or water), tamari (or soy sauce), and lime juice until creamy and well combined.
- Pour the peanut butter sauce over the pumpkin leaves in the skillet, ensuring even coating.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer gently for another 5 minutes to harmonize the flavors.
- Adjust seasoning with salt to taste.
Notes
- This dish can be enjoyed warm as a side or served over rice for a main course.
- For an extra protein boost, consider mixing in cooked chicken or tofu.
- If pumpkin leaves are hard to find, spinach or kale can be excellent substitutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg