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Leah Itsines · leahitsines.com.au

Smashed Spicy Pumpkin

This is such a super easy breakfast or brunch! If you ever have any left over pumpkin or roast veg from the night before, all you need to do is add the seasonings and MIX! Simple as.

Serves1Prep10 minutesCook30 minutesTotal40 minutes

Smashed Spicy Pumpkin

ingredients

  • 1 Cup Of Uncooked Pumpkin Cut Into Squares
  • 1⁄4 Tsp Of Curry Powder
  • 1⁄4 Tsp Of Cumin Powder
  • Small Cube Of Feta
  • 1-2 Slices Of Sourdough Bread
  • Handful Of Rocket
  • Salt And Pepper To Taste

method

    Roasted

    1. Preheat oven to 180°C fan-forced.
    2. Using a sharp knife cut the pumpkin into 3cm squares.
    3. Place on a lined baking tray and roast for 30 minutes or until soft.

    OR (quicker version)

    1. Using a sharp knife cut the pumpkin into 3cm squares. Place into a bowl with a splash of water.
    2. Cling wrap the bowl and poke 3 small fork holes into the top. Place into microwave and steam for 3 minutes or until very soft.

    To serve

    1. Once the pumpkin is roasted or steamed to your liking, using a fork, mash the pumpkin and try to remove all bumps.
    2. Add cumin, curry powder and salt and pepper into the mashed pumpkin and mix.
    3. Toast the bread and place rocket and then pumpkin on top.
    4. Sprinkle the cube of feta over the pumpkin by breaking it in your hands.
    www.leahitsines.com.au/blogs/recipes/smashed-spicy-pumpkin© Leah Itsines