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Pumpkin fries 3 ways

18 October 2023

Fall is the perfect season to enjoy comforting, gourmet dishes. It also the perfect time to add a touch of creativity to our plates by taking advantage of the seasonnal vegetables we can find at this time of year. For example, pumpkin fries: a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional potato fries.

Ingredients

1 pumpkin (about 2kg)
Two tbsp. olive oil

The Spicy (with chili)

1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. chili
1/2 tsp. pepper
Pinch of salt

La Québécoise (with maple syrup)

Maple syrup to taste
Pinch of salt

The Original

A teaspoon of powdered cinnamon
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper

Bonus: Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Carefully remove the pumpkin skin, cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds and cut the flesh into long sticks to create the pumpkin fries.
For The Spicy: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, spices and pepper. Add 1/3 of the fries and make sure they are well coated with the mixture. For The Original: In a large bowl, mix the olive oil with some pepper and add the second 1/3 of the fries, making sure they're well coated.
Place all the pumpkin fries side by side on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. For La Québécoise: Drizzle the last 1/3 of the fries with maple syrup.
Place in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes. For even cooking, turn the fries halfway through.
Once golden-brown, remove the baking tray from the oven and remove the excess oil if necessary.
Salt all the fries to taste and serve. For an extra special touch, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.

Did you know?

Not only is pumpkin a must-have for the fall season, it's also an incredible source of nutrients. It's rich in vitamins A, C and E, as well as fiber and antioxidants. Pumpkin seeds, often discarded, are also a nutritional treasure. They're packed with protein, magnesium, zinc and healthy fatty acids.

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