Pumpkin cream with artichokes

A cream pumpkin It is a classic recipe, which is prepared during the fall and winter, when drinking something hot becomes a real pleasure.

A dish like this has the advantage that it requires little time and do not need to make many forecasts.

It is likely that during these dates you have some pumpkin or you have had the opportunity to make one easily, it is also likely that you have a homemade broth, either meat or vegetables and the rest, are basic that are in all kitchens.

 

Pumpkin cream is a classic of autumn and winter, accompany it with its seeds and a seasonal alcahofas.

 

This time I have accompanied it with some artichokes cut in thin slices and sautéed, they give it a very good point, the cream is sweet and the artichoke too, but the flavors are very different and they combine perfectly.

In addition, the artichoke is one of my favorite vegetables and when it is season, I like to incorporate it into many dishes.

The pumpkin has exceptional benefits for our health and well-being, it is rich in vitamins C and E and in provitamin A, (beta-carotene).

Like tomato, it provides lycopene and also contains group B vitamins. Rich in minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and zinc.

 

Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc and contain tryptophan, which promotes relaxation of the nervous system.

 

Do not forget your seeds, which in addition to being delicious, and providing that crunchy texture to the cream, are rich in zinc and contain tryptophan, a substance that helps to relax and promotes sleep, so taking them at night is a good idea.

 

 

It is not necessary to talk much about the organoleptic properties of the pumpkin, we all know that it is characterized by its sweet taste and its soft, almost velvety texture, I would say.

It is hard to believe that you can get such a delicate texture without using cream or milk cream, just with a little conventional cow's milk or with almond milk.

The oiliness is provided by the pumpkin itself and does not need any extra fat.

 

Eat foods easy to digest, help your digestive system, do not put things difficult, you will feel better and you will rest properly.

 

That is why this dish is healthy and suitable for dinner time, it provides you with well-being and tranquility, and most importantly, it assures you a good digestion, the next morning you will not remember what you ate.

I do not know if it happens to you, but I hate to get up with the memory of the previous dinner, it's a very bad sign, it means that your body has been struggling to digest what you ate and drank and after many hours has not been able to overcome it.

With my recipes I always try to avoid that situation, both at midday and at night, I can not stand bad digestions, do not mistreat your body, take care of yourself, eat healthy and live better.

 

The other important ingredient in this dish are the artichokes, it is a vegetable that also has interesting properties and benefits for our health.

 

• The artichoke is very diuretic
• It has a hepatoprotective effect, this is due to luteolin, a flavonoid that is antioxidant and that promotes the metabolism of carbohydrates.
• High anti-inflammatory power.
• They are rich in vitamins A and C.
• Rich in fiber, as part of said fiber, they contain inulin, which exerts a diuretic and laxative function.

The artichokes favor the elimination of toxins and liver function, they are very diuretic.

 

And after knowing some of the outstanding properties of these foods and seeing how easy it is to prepare them to nourish yourself with them, you only have to write down the recipe and prepare it at home, you will love it.

I prepared it any day for dinner, improvising with what I had at home, but if you are designing a special menu for these parties, keep in mind this cream because it is a delicious starter.

The pumpkin cream with artichokes is perfect to start a festive menu, combining very well with meat and fish.

It can be prepared in advance, you just have to sauté the artichokes at the moment, heat and serve.

I hope you liked the recipe and that you would like to prepare it, if you do, tell me in the comments. 😉

 

If you liked this recipe, you may also be interested in the following:

• Comforting cauliflower cream.
• Cream of mushrooms with tapioca.