Now among housewives, recipes for pumpkin porridge cooked in milk are gaining popularity. After several experiments, we concluded that Muscat pumpkin would be the best choice. Porridge with pumpkin from this particular variety has the best taste, both cold and hot. By the way, delicious pumpkin porridge is obtained without a multicooker, 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 take away the excess moisture that the pumpkin porridge releases during the cooking process.
Millet, rice, semolina or corn grits and oatmeal are best suited for these characteristics. Different recipes use different additives, such as honey, nuts, prunes and dried apricots, as well as traditional raisins, but there is no discrepancy on how to cook pumpkin porridge.
We present to your attention a recipe with accompanying photos from the category "Pumpkin porridge with milk". So, how to cook pumpkin porridge in milk? You can also add oatmeal and cook in milk.
Cooking progress
1. The pumpkin must be peeled, cut into approximately equal small cubes and put into a saucepan.
2. Then pour water into the same place (there should still be little - so that it has time to boil) and cook the pumpkin over high heat with the lid closed, for about 10 minutes (until the pumpkin becomes soft).
3. If there is excess water, drain. Then mash the boiled pumpkin, turning it into a homogeneous mass (as in the photo).
4. After that, pour milk (after reducing the gas under the pan) and wait until this mixture boils (about 10 minutes).
5. Put the prepared rice on top, add sugar and salt (optional) and leave to cook for about half an hour, until the rice is fully cooked.
6. As soon as the pumpkin porridge is ready, remove it from the heat, put butter on top, cover and leave to infuse for about 15 minutes. As you can see, cooking pumpkin porridge is not at all difficult.
Video recipe
Porridge with pumpkin allows you to keep all the necessary elements in a slightly modified form. Pumpkin is especially famous as a storehouse of potassium, calcium and carotene (orange plant pigment). Every housewife has her own recipe for pumpkin porridge. For some of the dishes, the vegetable must be boiled or stewed in advance; in some recipes, it is required to make mashed potatoes from healthy pumpkin in a blender.
And some dishes can be cooked and put 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 do not be too hopeful - even such harmless milk pumpkin porridge can cause some harm.
Benefit and harm
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 list of foods for people on a diet. P benefits of pumpkin porridge just obvious. Another plus is the large list of recipes that include pumpkin as an important and healthy ingredient. But it is worth noting that pumpkin porridge is in the lead in this list.
Also pumpkin porridge: lowers blood pressure, strengthens the heart muscle, as it contains calcium. A large amount of trace elements, such as magnesium, sodium, sulfur, iron, fluoride and copper - allow the 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 the normalization of metabolic and hematopoietic processes. But there is a small list of diseases that are incompatible with the use of pumpkin porridge (especially on!). Failure to observe certain precautions can harm your health.
If you suffer from diabetes, gastritis with low acidity levels, or stomach or duodenal ulcers, you should refrain from cooking recipes that include this orange vegetable - this has potential harm. But it is small enough to show how useful it is as a nutritious and dietary product.
And yet, how many calories are in pumpkin porridge? If you use a recipe in which, then it is worth noting that the calorie content of pumpkin porridge is strikingly low. 100 g of such milk porridge contains only 20 of the daily calorie intake for an adult. It turns out that you can eat such pumpkin porridge in any reasonable amount per day - the calorie content allows it. It is on the low calorie level that most pumpkin diets are based.
If you want something more original, prepare for your loved ones.
There are a lot of variations of pumpkin porridge recipes. here you can turn on your imagination and cook the most delicious cereals. Many cereals are suitable for cooking:
- Millet
- Wheat groats
- Barley
- Corn
You can cook pumpkin porridge without adding cereals at all, there are recipes for pumpkin porridge in milk, in water, with the addition of raisins, nuts, candied fruits. You can also add honey or jam instead of sugar. My son, when he was little, was very fond of pumpkin porridge with added pears in sugar.
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 cooked in a cast iron pot, in a Russian stove. I had the pleasure of trying this, my grandmother's. But today's recipe will be also good, good because 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 perfect for pumpkin cereals, this is how it looks.
In addition to healthy fiber and vitamins, it contains a lot of sugar and carotene, so its pulp is sweet and bright orange. You don't need to add sugar to such a pumpkin porridge and it looks very nice. In Ukraine, these pumpkins are called "kashniki". There is a lot of pulp in this pumpkin, the seeds are in one, expanded end and there are few of them.
We will need:
Pumpkin (pulp) - 500 grams
Rice 1/3 cup
1/4 cup milk
Salt and sugar to taste
Butter - 50 grams
How to cook pumpkin porridge in milk:
Cut the pumpkin pulp into cubes, as small as possible, put in a saucepan, add water and place on the stove, over high heat. Cook under the lid, enough for 7 minutes to melt the pumpkin soft. The excess water needs to be drained, we do not need it.
Now the soft pieces of pumpkin need to be kneaded with a fork.
Add washed rice, I use round grain, it always turns out to be crumbly.
Mix rice grits with pumpkin, add milk, salt a little and add sugar to taste. In general, sugar can be added at the end of cooking, then you will definitely determine whether you need it or not.
Now we put the porridge on the fire and cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is cooked completely.
After about half an hour, pumpkin porridge with rice is ready, aromatic, tasty, beautiful. It remains to put a piece of butter and serve.
Why is pumpkin porridge useful?
This dish can be called dietary, as it is low in calories. Pumpkin can be given to children under one year old, it does not cause allergies, in addition, it will improve the digestion of the little man.
Pumpkin porridge with milk is a source of calcium, which is just great for people with heart disease. It is also useful for the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Pumpkin fiber will help cleanse the intestines and improve prestalsis.
Eat pumpkin porridge for breakfast, gain strength, rejuvenate, improve your mood, just enjoy a delicious vegetable soaked in the sun.
How to cook pumpkin porridge in milk, video recipe
In this article, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with several cereals.
How to cook pumpkin porridge: method one
Required products:
- cream (low-fat) or milk in a volume of 300 ml;
- pumpkin (peeled pulp) weighing 500 g;
- a cube of butter (50 grams);
- a couple of tablespoons of sugar and a little cinnamon for flavor.
Cooking technology
Cut the peeled pumpkin into small slices. Pour cream (milk) into a saucepan, put pumpkin pulp, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Put the saucepan on low heat and cook for 20 minutes. Then turn off the gas, wrap the container with porridge with a towel and let it steam for half an hour.
How to cook pumpkin porridge: method two
Let's cook porridge with millet. This will require:
How to cook pumpkin porridge in a slow cooker: technology
A multicooker is a universal thing. You can steam, fry, boil in it. Porridge in this device is especially tasty. We suggest making a pumpkin. To do this, put the chopped pumpkin pulp into a bowl and pour water over it. Set the "Bake" function for 40 minutes. After half of the indicated 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 you hear a beep. Add salt, sugar, raisins, dried apricots, sprinkle with cinnamon and stir. Switch the device to the "Braising" or "Milk porridge" mode and cook for another 30 minutes. Serve with butter.
How to make cinnamon pumpkin porridge
Cinnamon is a spice that gives food a special flavor. If you cook porridge with it, then it will turn out to be especially fragrant. Here's what you need to do this:
- pumpkin (chopped pulp) in the amount of 250 g;
- milk (any fat content) with a volume of 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 place the pumpkin, cut into small cubes. Add sugar, salt to the boiling mixture and add a little cinnamon to taste. Stir the mixture until smooth, cook over low heat. Porridge is considered ready when the pumpkin cubes are completely boiled. Place it on bowls, serve with butter. For flavor and extra sweetness, you can pour melted honey over the pumpkin porridge.
How to cook pumpkin porridge with rice
Ingredients required for the recipe:
- pumpkin (chopped pulp) in amounts of 600 g;
- washed rice - 2 large spoons (with top);
- washed raisins weighing 100 g;
- a few tablespoons of sugar;
- milk (any fat content) with a volume of 100 ml;
- a piece of butter (50 g).
Cooking technology
Place the pumpkin pieces in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add washed rice and raisins. Sprinkle sugar on top and pour milk over all the ingredients. Set the saucepan to the slowest heat. Cook the pumpkin and rice until soft, stirring occasionally. Once the pumpkin is cooked, remove the pan from the heat, add the butter and crush the ingredients with a wooden crush. 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 Is the most common dish made pumpkin. Pumpkin porridge very satisfying and tasty. The main thing is to skillfully cook it ...
Pumpkin porridge with cinnamon
Ingredients:
1. Pumpkin, diced - 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 in a saucepan. 
2. Add salt and sugar to taste, and 1/3 teaspoon of cinnamon to the contents of the pan. 
3. Stir. And cook over low heat, stirring occasionally. 
4. When the pumpkin cubes break down into fibers, the porridge is ready. 
5. We spread 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. We wash the millet. Fill it with water and put it on fire. When the millet boils, remove from heat and rinse again. We fill in pure millet with ½ tbsp. water. We put on fire and bring to a boil. We add sugar and salt to taste. And cook over low heat until tender (15-20 minutes). 
2. Simultaneously with boiling the millet, in another saucepan, cook the pumpkin in milk: put the diced pumpkin in boiling milk and cook over low heat until tender (the pumpkin should become soft). Remember to stir the pumpkin occasionally. 
3. Now we put the finished pumpkin into the millet porridge. 
4. Stir. And simmer on low heat under the lid for a couple of minutes. 
5. We spread millet porridge with pumpkin on a plate. We 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. Put pumpkin cubes into boiling milk. And cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin becomes soft. 
2. Prepare rice in parallel with pumpkin: Rinse rice in cold water. Pour 1.5 tbsp of pure rice. water. When the rice boils, add salt and sugar to taste. And cook over low heat until tender (15-20 minutes), stirring occasionally. 
3. Put the finished pumpkin into cooked rice. 
4. Stir. And simmer for 2-3 minutes on low heat under the lid. 
5. Finished rice porridge with pumpkin put on a plate. We put a piece of butter. 
Semolina porridge with pumpkin
Ingredients:
1. Semolina - 2 tablespoons
2. Pumpkin, diced - 250g.
3. A glass of milk
4. Salt
5. Granulated sugar 
1. As in the previous recipes: put the diced pumpkin in boiling milk (1/2 cup) and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the pumpkin becomes soft. 
2. Mix in a saucepan half a glass of milk and half a glass of water. Bring to a boil. Then, with constant stirring, gradually pour the semolina into the pan. We sweeten and salt to taste. We bring it to readiness. 
3. Ready semolina put the previously cooked pumpkin. 
4. Mix, remove from the stove and cover with a lid. 
5. After a couple of minutes semolina 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, mashed potatoes, soups, salads and casseroles are made from it, and the Austrians even came up with a pumpkin coffee recipe. 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 both from the pumpkin itself, and 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, 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 for porridge.
- The choice of how to cook pumpkin porridge is a matter of taste, and each housewife has her own. The unique taste of the finished dish will depend on which of the methods of cooking porridge you choose.
Porridge with pumpkin - recipe number 1
- pumpkin - half the average size of a vegetable;
- groats - 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 cook pumpkin porridge with semolina, rice, millet or wheat. The technology is about the same, only we take dry semolina, rice is washed until turbid water disappears and soaked in water for a couple of hours, and millet or wheat is boiled in water until half cooked.
- Pumpkin, peeled, for cooking porridge, cut into cubes, put in a saucepan or cast-iron "doused" pan, add salt and sugar - to taste - and cook, adding a little water, if she did not immediately let the juice out. Usually pumpkin will let out enough juice to cook it until tender.
- Now we add spices and goodies to the pumpkin porridge - vanillin, grated citrus zest, nuts, candied fruits - whatever you like best. Mix the prepared cereals with milk and boiled pumpkin, and cook until the cereals are ready.
- Remove the lid, sprinkle the surface of the pumpkin porridge with grated cheese - and bake in the oven until golden brown. It's tasty!
Porridge with pumpkin - recipe number 2
For this recipe, to cook pumpkin porridge, you will need about half a kilo of pumpkin. First, the pumpkin must be freed from the peel and seeds, then cut into large pieces and grate on a coarse grater. Next, you need to take a saucepan or stewpan with a thick bottom for porridge with pumpkin and heat 2-3 tablespoons of butter and ½ cup of milk in it. Add grated pumpkin to a saucepan and simmer for about 20 minutes. When the pumpkin has softened, add a couple of tablespoons of rice or millet, raisins, honey, a little salt to it, mix everything and cook until tender. Cook the prepared porridge and remove from the heat and wrap the pan in a warm cloth so that it is well infused, or send it to a preheated oven for a few minutes.
Porridge with pumpkin - recipe number 3
Before boiling porridge with pumpkin, millet must be sorted out and washed 3-4 times to remove unnecessary impurities. As in the case described above, the pumpkin is peeled and diced. After it is poured with water, put on the stove and boiled for about half an hour. Then the finished pumpkin is chopped with a blender, poured over with milk and brought to a boil. After boiling, add a few tablespoons of millet or rice to the pumpkin porridge and cook for about 40 minutes more. Sugar, butter are added to the finished porridge, honey or dried fruit if desired and allowed to brew for 1-2 hours.
Porridge with pumpkin - recipe number 4
Pumpkin semolina is prepared in a slightly different way. Milk is boiled, then semolina is poured into it and everything is brought to a boil. Peel the pumpkin, cut it, sprinkle it with sugar and leave it for a while to extract 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, semolina should be quite thick. Ingredients: 1 glass of semolina, 4 glasses of milk and ½ kilogram of pumpkin.
Porridge with pumpkin - recipe number 5
To prepare this porridge recipe you will need:
- pumpkin pulp (800 grams),
- millet groats (100 grams),
- milk (0.5 liters),
- raisins (about a handful),
- cinnamon (0.5 teaspoon)
- sugar,
- a pinch of vanilla.
- Before preparing pumpkin porridge, wash the millet groats, fill it with plenty of water and bring to a boil. We drain the water and fill the cereals with fresh water. The level should be two fingers above the rump. Cook until tender over low heat.
- Cut the pumpkin for porridge into pieces, fill with water and cook until soft. Then drain the water and knead the pumpkin until puree.
- Combine boiled millet and pumpkin. Fill them with milk, add washed raisins, cinnamon, vanilla and sugar. Boil 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 number 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 put it in a saucepan. Fill with water so that it is twice as large as pumpkin. Cover the pan with a lid and set over high heat. As soon as the water boils, reduce the heat and cook the pumpkin until tender.
- Rinse the rice and add it to the pumpkin. You need to cook rice for pumpkin porridge until cooked. When it's boiled down, the water should just slightly cover the contents of the pot.
- Pour the pumpkin porridge milk into a saucepan, 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. We make sure that it does not burn.
- When the pumpkin porridge is ready, put it on plates and add a piece of butter there.
Pumpkin porridge can be in other varieties. Semolina is sometimes used instead of rice and millet, and honey is sometimes used instead of sugar. There are also recipes in which the pumpkin is pre-baked in the oven. An option is also possible when almost ready-made porridge is placed in the oven. All this makes the pumpkin porridge even tastier.
The benefits of pumpkin
Pumpkin is a very valuable agricultural crop, rich in vitamins and minerals. What is missing in it - vitamins C, B, B1, B2, carotene, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, iron, potassium salts. Unpretentious in growing, well preserved - just a miracle vegetable! Therefore, dishes with her participation can be prepared almost all year round. Juices and casseroles are made from it, 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 covered with a greenish composition, which, unroasted, is an excellent remedy for many types of helments. That is why grandmothers in childhood gave children seeds and pumpkin porridge in large quantities.
Secondly, it is a wonderful decoration for the recently beloved Halloween.
Thirdly, if necessary, the pumpkin can be easily converted into a convenient dish.
Fourthly - the basis for a delicious, delicate and nutritious juice containing a lot of beta-carotene, like any orange vegetable.
But the most important thing is raw materials for a wonderful pumpkin porridge, one of the most delicious in the Slavic menu.
