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Autumn Stew with Pumpkin

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Autumn Stew with Pumpkin

Autumn stew with pumpkin - Colorful and warm

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Health Score:
94 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
Calories:
398
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

With its slightly sweet taste is Pumpkin is ideal for children's palates. It is packed with vitamins A and E, fiber and potassium. The beta-carotene in particular ensures healthy mucous membranes. Beef serves as a supplier of the vital vitamin B12 and thus contributes to cell division and growth. In addition, it scores with abundant iron, which is important for oxygen transport in the blood.

Autumn stew with pumpkin can also be easily modified vegetarian: Simply replace the meatballs with cubes of smoked tofu. If you like, you can also replace the chives with parsley or lovage.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie398 cal.(19 %)
Protein27 g(28 %)
Fat21 g(18 %)
Carbohydrates24 g(16 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage4.3 g(14 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0.4 μg(2 %)
Vitamin E2.8 mg(23 %)
Vitamin K41.6 μg(69 %)
Vitamin B₁0.4 mg(40 %)
Vitamin B₂0.5 mg(45 %)
Niacin13.4 mg(112 %)
Vitamin B₆0.5 mg(36 %)
Folate72 μg(24 %)
Pantothenic acid1 mg(17 %)
Biotin9.2 μg(20 %)
Vitamin B₁₂4.6 μg(153 %)
Vitamin C43 mg(45 %)
Potassium1,015 mg(25 %)
Calcium92 mg(9 %)
Magnesium74 mg(25 %)
Iron4.3 mg(29 %)
Iodine14 μg(7 %)
Zinc6.2 mg(78 %)
Saturated fatty acids7.3 g
Uric acid164 mg
Cholesterol110 mg
Complete sugar6 g

Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
22 ozs Hokkaido pumpkin (or butternut squash)
9 ozs waxy potatoes
1 Zucchini
1 onion
2 Tbsps Canola oil
36 ozs Vegetable broth
¼ tsp dried oregano
salt
peppers
14 ozs Ground beef
¼ tsp ground paprika
1 egg
3 Tbsps whole grain breadcrumbs
1 bunch Chives
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation steps

1.

Clean the pumpkin, wash, halve, remove the core and cut the flesh into cubes. Peel potatoes, clean and wash zucchini. Dice both. Peel and chop the onion.

2.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan. Sauté pumpkin, potatoes and onion in it for 5 minutes. Add broth and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. Then add zucchini to the soup and simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with oregano, salt and pepper.

3.

Meanwhile, knead beef with paprika powder, egg, and breadcrumbs and form 12 small balls. Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan. Fry the meatballs on all sides for 8-10 minutes over medium heat.

4.

Wash the chives, shake dry, and cut them into fine rolls. Season the stew to taste, divide it with the meatballs in bowls, and sprinkle with chives.

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