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CHEESY FILLED BRAAIED PUMPKIN WITH PAPRIKA BREADCRUMBS
“This is my new take on gem squash and I love it! For the pumpkin, keep the seeds intact for the initial braaiing. This prevents the pumpkin from burning and caramelises it, making it sweet and tender.”
Serves 4
EASY
GREAT VALUE
Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 45 minutes
pumpkin 1, halved or quartered olive oil
2 T sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste butter
2 T Woolworths panko breadcrumbs
100 g garlic
4 cloves, chopped Spanish smoked paprika
2 t Woolworths fresh cheese sauce
1 x 400 ml sachet
sage 10 g
1 Rub the pumpkin in olive oil and season. Gently braai over smouldering coals, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred, about 20–30 minutes. A knife should pierce it easily, but the pumpkin should maintain its shape. Allow to cool slightly before scooping out the seeds and fibrous strands.
2 Finish off the seeds in the oven at 200°C or in a sturdy grill pan.
3 Heat 1 T olive oil and the butter in a pan over a medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and garlic and toast. Shake in 1–2 t smoked paprika and toss to coat. 4 Half-fill the pumpkin’s cavity with the cheese sauce, sprinkle over the paprika breadcrumbs and sage and grill until lightly golden and bubbling.
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