Stir-Fried Pumpkin

Pumpkin and carrot provide an orange background for the black sesame seed garnish that makes a terrifically festive dish for Halloween, or just any other occasion for which you desire a uniquely colorful vegetarian dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ½ cup grated carrot
• 2 teaspoons black sesame seeds
• 4 cups cubed fresh pumpkin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onions begin to brown. Stir in the pumpkin, carrot, soy sauce, salt, and pepper; cook another 5 to 7 minutes, until pumpkin is tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.