Croccante merenda
single courses from Italy
Pumpkin Seed Butter
Pumpkin Seed Butter
ready in
30 minutes
difficulty
daily requirement
100% Fat
100% Protein
100% Carbohydrates
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description
a spreadable cream suitable for snacks: pumpkin seed butter, to be alternated with other seed butters. A true goodness!
preparation
step 1
For this recipe you need only one ingredient: the shredded pumpkin seeds
step 2
Lightly toast the pumpkin seeds. I prefer to do it in the pan given the minimum amount. But you can do it even in the oven. When the seeds start to crackle (a bit like corn immediately before turning into pop corn) they are ready. Let them cool.
step 3
Then start blending them, making pauses to spread the seed dust from the walls. Insist.
step 4
Eventually they will release their oil and turn into pumpkin seed butter
step 5
With the Thermomix: Set for 4 minutes, blend at speed 8, interrupting every 30 seconds for spatula. It could take less time or more.
step 6
If you use any mixer, it may take about half an hour. Take frequent breaks to avoid overheating the engine
step 7
Pumpkin seed butter can be used naturally, or if someone wants it, can add salt or liquid sweetener (agave, maple, etc ...) to make it salty or sweet. Do it only for the amount you use, keep it natural.
step 8
Here is an example of a savory version: carrots and toasted pine nuts
step 9
This, however, is a sweet version: raisins and goji berries
step 10
Good experimentation!