Nowadays, recipes for pumpkin porridge cooked in milk are gaining popularity among housewives. After several experiments, we concluded that the Muscat pumpkin variety is best suited. Porridges with pumpkin made from this variety have the best taste, both cold and hot. By the way, you can make delicious pumpkin porridge without a slow cooker, in any simple kitchen. Porridge can be prepared not only from pure pumpkin, but also diluted with various cereals. This is done in order to remove excess moisture that the porridge with pumpkin releases during the cooking process.
Millet, rice, semolina or corn grits and oatmeal are best suited for these characteristics. Different recipes use various additives, such as honey, nuts, prunes and dried apricots, as well as traditional raisins, but there is no disagreement on how to cook pumpkin porridge.
We present to your attention a recipe with accompanying photographs from the “Pumpkin porridge with milk” category. So, how to cook pumpkin porridge with milk? You can also add oatmeal and cook with milk.
Preparation progress
1. The pumpkin must be peeled, cut into approximately equal small cubes and placed in a pan.
2. Then pour water there (there should still be a little so that it has time to boil) and cook the pumpkin over high heat with the lid closed, about 10 minutes (until the pumpkin becomes soft).
3. If there is excess water left, drain it. Then mash the boiled pumpkin, turning it into a homogeneous mass (as in the photo).
4. Then pour milk (after lowering the gas under the pan) and wait until this mixture boils (about 10 minutes).
5. Place the pre-prepared rice on top, add sugar and salt (optional) and leave to cook for about half an hour, until the rice is completely cooked.
6. As soon as the pumpkin porridge is ready, remove it from the heat, put butter on top, cover with a lid and leave to steep for about 15 minutes. As you can see, preparing pumpkin porridge is not at all difficult.
Video recipe
Porridge with pumpkin allows you to preserve all the necessary elements in a slightly changed form. Pumpkin is especially famous as a storehouse of potassium, calcium and carotene (the orange pigment of plants). Every housewife has her own personal recipe for pumpkin porridge. For some dishes, the vegetable must be boiled or stewed in advance; some recipes require pureeing healthy pumpkin in a blender.
And some dishes can be cooked and placed in the pumpkin itself! And the abundance of additives makes pumpkin porridge one of the family’s favorites. Especially after indicating its immediate benefits. But don’t get your hopes up too much – even such harmless milk pumpkin porridge can cause some harm.
Benefits and harms
There is no doubt about the benefits. It occupies a leading position among vegetables in terms of the amount of substances necessary for the body, various minerals, as well as vitamins of several groups (B, E, C), including even vitamin T, which is very rare in vegetables. Its low calorie content puts it at the top of the food list for dieters. P benefits of pumpkin porridge just obvious. Another plus is the large list of recipes that include pumpkin as an important and healthy component. But it is worth noting that pumpkin porridge is at the top of this list.
Also, pumpkin porridge: lowers blood pressure, strengthens the heart muscle, as it contains calcium. A large number of microelements, such as magnesium, sodium, sulfur, iron, fluorine and copper, allow pumpkin to strengthen the nervous system and blood vessels, cleanse the kidneys, stomach and liver (but do not overdo it - excess benefits are also harmful!). Helps in normalizing metabolic processes and hematopoietic processes. But there is a small list of diseases that are incompatible with eating pumpkin porridge (especially on porridge!). Failure to take certain precautions may harm your health.
If you suffer from diabetes, gastritis with a low level of acidity, or stomach or duodenal ulcers, you should refrain from preparing recipes that include this orange vegetable - this can cause potential harm. But it is small enough to show how useful it is as a nutritional and dietary product.
And yet, how many calories are in pumpkin porridge? If you use a recipe in which, it is worth noting that the calorie content of pumpkin porridge is amazingly low. 100 g of such milk porridge contains only 20th of the daily calorie intake for an adult. It turns out that you can eat such pumpkin porridge a day in any reasonable quantity - the caloric content allows. It is on the low calorie level that most pumpkin diets are based.
If you want something more original, cook for your loved ones.
There are many variations of pumpkin porridge recipes. here you can use your imagination and cook the most delicious porridges. Many grains are suitable for cooking:
- Millet
- Wheat groats
- Barley
- Corn
You can cook pumpkin porridge without adding cereal at all; there are recipes for pumpkin porridge with milk, water, with the addition of raisins, nuts, and candied fruits. You can also add honey or jam instead of sugar. When my son was little, he really loved pumpkin porridge with sugared pears.
As you can see, there are many options. Now some housewives cook porridge in, we can do without it, since not everyone uses it. And the most delicious pumpkin porridge with milk was prepared in a cast iron pot, in a Russian stove. I had the pleasure of trying this one, my grandmother’s. But today’s recipe will also be good, the good thing is that it is the simplest and can be taken as a basis.
Pumpkin porridge with rice, recipe with photo
I completely forgot to say that the Muscat pumpkin variety is great for pumpkin porridge, this is what it looks like.
In addition to useful fiber and vitamins, it contains a lot of sugar and carotene, so its flesh is sweet and bright orange. You don’t need to add sugar to this pumpkin porridge and it looks very beautiful. In Ukraine, these pumpkins are called “kashniki”. There is a lot of pulp in this pumpkin, the seeds are located in one, widened end and there are not many of them.
We will need:
Pumpkin (pulp) – 500 grams
Rice 1/3 cup
Milk 1/4 cup
Salt and sugar to taste
Butter - 50 grams
How to cook pumpkin porridge with milk:
Cut the pumpkin pulp into cubes as small as possible, place in a saucepan, add water and place on the stove over high heat. Cook covered, about 7 minutes is enough for the pumpkin to melt soft. Excess water needs to be drained; we don’t need it.
Now you need to mash the soft pumpkin pieces with a fork.
Add washed rice, I use round grain rice, it always turns out crumbly.
Mix rice cereal with pumpkin, add milk, add a little salt and sprinkle sugar to taste. In general, sugar can be added at the end of cooking, then you will accurately determine whether you need it or not.
Now put the porridge on the fire and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is completely cooked.
After about half an hour, the pumpkin porridge with rice is ready, aromatic, tasty, and beautiful. All that remains is to put a piece of butter and serve.
What are the benefits of pumpkin porridge?
This dish can be called dietary, as it is low in calories. Pumpkin can be given to children up to one year old; it does not cause allergies, and will also improve the little person’s digestion.
Pumpkin porridge with milk is a source of calcium, which is great for people with heart disease. It is also useful for the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Pumpkin dietary fiber will help cleanse the intestines and improve prestalsis.
Eat pumpkin porridge for breakfast, gain strength, look younger, improve your mood, simply enjoy a delicious vegetable soaked in the sun.
How to cook pumpkin porridge with milk, video recipe
In this article we suggest familiarizing yourself with several porridges.
How to cook pumpkin porridge: method one
Required Products:
- cream (low-fat) or milk 300 ml;
- pumpkin (peeled pulp) weighing 500 g;
- cube of butter (50 grams);
- a couple of spoons of sugar and a little cinnamon for taste.
Cooking technology
Cut the peeled pumpkin into small slices. Pour cream (milk) into the pan, add pumpkin pulp, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Place the saucepan on low heat and cook for 20 minutes. Then turn off the gas, wrap the container with the porridge in a towel and let it steam for half an hour.
How to cook pumpkin porridge: method two
Let's cook porridge with millet. To do this you will need:
How to cook pumpkin porridge in a slow cooker: technology
A multicooker is a universal thing. You can steam, fry, boil in it. Porridges in this device turn out especially tasty. We suggest making pumpkin. To do this, place the chopped pumpkin pulp in a bowl and add water. Set the “Bake” function for 40 minutes. After half the specified period has passed, pour the washed millet into the bowl, close the lid and cook for another 10 minutes. Then pour in the milk and simmer the porridge until the beep sounds. Add salt, sugar, raisins, pieces of dried apricots, sprinkle with cinnamon and mix. Switch the device to the “Stew” or “Milk porridge” mode and cook for another 30 minutes. Serve the dish with butter.
How to make pumpkin porridge with cinnamon
Cinnamon is a spice that gives dishes a special taste. If you cook porridge with it, it will turn out especially aromatic. Here's what you'll need for this:
- pumpkin (chopped pulp) in the amount of 250 g;
- milk (any fat content) 200 ml;
- cinnamon - half a dessert spoon;
- salt, sugar.
Pumpkin porridge with milk: cooking technology
Pour a glass of milk into an aluminum saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat. Then add the pumpkin cut into small cubes. Add sugar, salt and a little cinnamon to the boiling mixture to taste. Stir the mixture until smooth, cook over low heat. The porridge is considered ready when the pumpkin cubes are completely boiled. Place it on plates and serve with butter. For taste and extra sweetness, you can pour melted honey over the pumpkin porridge.
How to cook pumpkin porridge with rice
Ingredients needed for the recipe:
- pumpkin (chopped pulp) in quantities of 600 g;
- washed rice - 2 large spoons (with top);
- washed raisins weighing 100 g;
- a few spoons of sugar;
- milk (any fat content) 100 ml;
- a piece of butter (50 g).
Cooking technology
Place the pumpkin pieces in a saucepan with a thick bottom. Add washed rice and raisins. Sprinkle sugar on top and pour milk over all ingredients. Set the saucepan to the lowest heat. Cook the pumpkin and rice until soft, stirring the porridge occasionally. Once the pumpkin is cooked, remove the pan from the heat, add the butter and mash the ingredients with a wooden masher. The porridge is ready. Bon appetit!
Pumpkin very tasty and healthy vegetable. It is rich in minerals and vitamins. In particular, pumpkin contains the very rare vitamin T. Porridge- This is the most common dish made from pumpkin. Pumpkin porridge very filling and tasty. The main thing is to cook it skillfully...
Pumpkin porridge with cinnamon
Ingredients:
1. Pumpkin, cut into cubes – 250g.
2. ½ cup milk
3. Cinnamon
4. Salt
5. Granulated sugar
1. Pour half a glass of milk into a saucepan. When the milk boils, put the diced pumpkin into the pan. 
2. Add salt and sugar to taste, and 1/3 teaspoon of cinnamon to the contents of the pan. 
3. Mix. And cook over low heat, stirring occasionally. 
4. When the pumpkin cubes disintegrate into fibers, the porridge is ready. 
5. We post our pumpkin porridge on a plate and put a piece of butter. 
Millet porridge with pumpkin
Ingredients:
1. Millet – ½ cup
3. ½ cup milk
4. Salt
5. Granulated sugar 
1. Wash the millet. Fill it with water and put it on fire. When the millet boils, remove from heat and rinse again. Pour pure millet into ½ tbsp. water. Place on the fire and bring to a boil. Add sugar and salt to taste. And cook over low heat until tender (15-20 minutes). 
2. In parallel with cooking the millet, in another saucepan, cook the pumpkin in milk: put the diced pumpkin into the boiling milk and cook over low heat until tender (the pumpkin should become soft). Don't forget to stir the pumpkin periodically. 
3. Now put the finished pumpkin into the millet porridge. 
4. Mix. And simmer on low heat under the lid for a couple of minutes. 
5. Post it millet porridge with pumpkin on a plate. Put a piece of butter. 
Rice porridge with pumpkin
Ingredients:
1. Rice – ½ cup
2. Pumpkin, diced – 250g.
3. ½ cup milk
4. Salt
5. Granulated sugar 
1. Place pumpkin cubes in boiling milk. And cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin becomes soft. 
2. At the same time as pumpkin, prepare the rice: Wash the rice in cold water. Pour clean rice into 1.5 tbsp. water. When the rice boils, add salt and sugar to taste. And cook over low heat until tender (15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally. 
3. Place the finished pumpkin in the cooked rice. 
4. Mix. And simmer for 2-3 minutes on low heat under the lid. 
5. Ready rice porridge with pumpkin put it on a plate. Put a piece of butter. 
Semolina porridge with pumpkin
Ingredients:
1. Semolina – 2 tablespoons
2. Pumpkin, diced – 250g.
3. Glass of milk
4. Salt
5. Granulated sugar 
1. Same as in previous recipes: add diced pumpkin to boiling milk (1/2 cup) and cook over low heat, stirring, until the pumpkin becomes soft. 
2. Mix half a glass of milk and half a glass of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Next, with constant stirring, gradually pour the semolina into the pan. Sweeten and salt to taste. We bring it to readiness. 
3. Ready semolina porridge add the previously prepared pumpkin. 
4. Stir, remove from the stove and cover with a lid. 
5. In a couple of minutes semolina porridge with pumpkin ready. Now you can put it on a plate, put a piece of butter. Bon appetit. 
Delicious and healthy pumpkin dishes are popular all over the world. In Europe, it is used to make purees, soups, salads and casseroles, and the Austrians even came up with a recipe for pumpkin coffee. In our country, housewives most often ask the question: how to cook porridge with pumpkin?
How to cook pumpkin porridge - tips for housewives
- It should be noted that you can cook porridge from the pumpkin itself or add all kinds of cereals to it. The most popular porridge is with rice or millet, less often with corn grits, semolina or oatmeal.
- Traditionally, the porridge is seasoned with sugar, butter and milk.
- To make the porridge even tastier, you can add nuts, honey, raisins, prunes or dried apricots to it. It is best to use nutmeg pumpkin varieties for porridge.
- The choice of how to prepare pumpkin porridge is a matter of taste, and each housewife has her own. The unique taste of the finished dish will depend on which method of preparing porridge you choose.
Porridge with pumpkin - recipe No. 1
- pumpkin - half the average size of a vegetable;
- cereals – semolina, rice, wheat or millet – 200 g;
- milk – 1 glass;
- salt, sugar, spices, candied fruits, raisins, citrus zest, nuts - to taste;
- cheese - for sprinkling.
- You can prepare pumpkin porridge with semolina, rice, millet or wheat. The technology is approximately the same, only we take dry semolina, rice - washed until the cloudy water disappears and soaked in water for a couple of hours, and millet or wheat - boiled in water until half cooked.
- Peeled pumpkin for cooking porridge, cut into cubes, place in a saucepan or cast-iron “pouring” pan, add salt and sugar - to taste - and cook, adding a little water if it does not immediately release the juice. Usually the pumpkin releases enough juice to cook it.
- Now add spices and goodies to the pumpkin porridge - vanillin, grated citrus zest, nuts, candied fruits - whatever you like best. Mix the prepared cereal with milk and boiled pumpkin, and cook until the cereal is ready.
- Remove the lid, sprinkle the surface of the pumpkin porridge with grated cheese and bake in the oven until golden brown. It is delicious!
Porridge with pumpkin - recipe No. 2
For this recipe to prepare pumpkin porridge, you will need approximately half a kilogram of pumpkin. First, the pumpkin must be freed from peel and seeds, then cut into large pieces and grated on a coarse grater. Next, you need to take a saucepan or thick-bottomed saucepan for porridge with pumpkin and heat 2-3 tablespoons of butter and ½ cup of milk in it. Add grated pumpkin to the pan and simmer for about 20 minutes. When the pumpkin softens, add a couple of tablespoons of rice or millet, raisins, honey, a little salt, mix everything and cook until tender. Cook the finished porridge and remove from the heat and wrap the pan in a warm cloth so that it steeps well, or send it to a preheated oven for a few minutes.
Porridge with pumpkin - recipe No. 3
Before cooking porridge with pumpkin, the millet must be sorted and washed 3-4 times to remove unnecessary impurities. As in the case described above, the pumpkin is cleaned and cut into cubes. Afterwards it is filled with water, placed on the stove and cooked for about half an hour. Then the finished pumpkin is crushed in a blender, poured with milk and brought to a boil. After boiling, add a few tablespoons of millet or rice to the porridge with pumpkin and cook for about 40 minutes. Add sugar, butter, and, if desired, honey or dried fruits to the finished porridge and let it brew for 1–2 hours.
Porridge with pumpkin - recipe No. 4
Pumpkin semolina porridge is prepared a little differently. The milk is boiled, then semolina is poured into it and everything is brought to a boil. The pumpkin is cleaned, cut, sprinkled with sugar and left for a while to release the juice. Then the porridge with pumpkin is boiled until soft over low heat, mixed with semolina and brought to a boil. According to this recipe, the semolina porridge should be quite thick. Ingredients: 1 glass of semolina, 4 glasses of milk and ½ kilogram of pumpkin.
Porridge with pumpkin - recipe No. 5
To prepare this porridge recipe you will need:
- pumpkin pulp (800 grams),
- millet cereal (100 grams),
- milk (0.5 liters),
- raisins (about a handful)
- cinnamon (0.5 teaspoon),
- sugar,
- a pinch of vanilla.
- Before preparing pumpkin porridge, rinse the millet cereal, fill it with plenty of water and bring to a boil. Drain the water and fill the cereal with fresh water. The level should be two fingers above the grain. Cook until done over low heat.
- Cut the pumpkin for porridge into pieces, add water and cook until soft. Then drain the water and mash the pumpkin to a puree.
- Combine boiled millet and pumpkin. Pour milk over them, add washed raisins, cinnamon, vanilla and sugar. Cook the pumpkin porridge over low heat for 5 minutes.
Let's get acquainted with another recipe on how to cook pumpkin porridge.
Porridge with pumpkin - recipe No. 6
To prepare this porridge recipe you will need:
- peeled pumpkin (500–600 grams),
- rice (7 tablespoons),
- milk (1 glass),
- butter,
- salt and sugar.
- Cut the pumpkin into small cubes and place in a saucepan. Fill with water so that there is twice as much as the pumpkin. Cover the pan with a lid and place on high heat. As soon as the water boils, reduce the heat and cook the pumpkin until tender.
- Wash the rice and add it to the pumpkin. Cook the rice for pumpkin porridge until cooked. When it is boiled, the water should barely cover the contents of the pan.
- Pour milk into a saucepan for pumpkin porridge, add salt and sugar to taste. Cook the pumpkin porridge until the milk boils, stirring occasionally.
- When the milk boils, cook the porridge for another 5 minutes over very low heat. Be careful not to burn.
- When the pumpkin porridge is ready, put it on plates and add a piece of butter.
Pumpkin porridge can come in other varieties. Semolina is sometimes used instead of rice and millet, and honey is used instead of sugar. There are also recipes in which the pumpkin is pre-baked in the oven. It is also possible to place the almost finished porridge in the oven. All this makes pumpkin porridge even tastier.
Benefits of pumpkin
Pumpkin is a very valuable agricultural crop, rich in vitamins and minerals. What it doesn’t contain is vitamins C, B, B1, B2, carotene, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, iron, potassium salts. It is unpretentious in cultivation, preserves well - just a miracle vegetable! Therefore, dishes with its participation can be prepared almost all year round. Juices and casseroles are made from it, and jam is made. But now we will tell you how to cook pumpkin porridge.
Pumpkin is a wonderful vegetable that gives people a lot of pleasure. Firstly, these are the famous “white” seeds, which are not only tasty, but also healthy. The peeled pumpkin seed is coated with a greenish compound, which, unroasted, is a wonderful remedy for many types of helminths. That is why grandmothers in childhood gave their children pumpkin seeds and porridge in large quantities.
Secondly, this is a wonderful decoration for Halloween, which has become so popular lately.
Thirdly, if necessary, the pumpkin can easily be turned into a convenient container.
Fourthly, it is the basis for a delicious, tender and nutritious juice containing a lot of beta-carotene, like any orange vegetable.
But the most important thing is the raw material for wonderful pumpkin porridge, one of the most delicious on the Slavic menu.
