Cornmeal Porridge with Pumpkin
The perfect choice for a tasty, wholesome breakfast! Cornmeal porridge is rich in vitamins and minerals and works wonderfully for kids and grown-ups alike—even my two-year-old daughter happily ate it. Corn grits are also among the lowest in calories and gentle on the system. Best of all, cornmeal porridge with pumpkin is downright delicious. Give it a try—you'll love it.
Cooking method
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Step 1:
Let's start the cornmeal porridge with pumpkin. Wash the pumpkin, peel it, and scoop out the seeds.
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Step 2:
Cut the pumpkin into small pieces.
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Step 3:
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan and add the chopped pumpkin. Cook for 5 minutes.
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Step 4:
Rinse the corn grits.
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Step 5:
Add the milk, corn grits, salt, and sugar to the pan. Bring the porridge to a boil, then lower the heat and cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Don't forget to stir, or it may scorch on the bottom of the pan.
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Step 6:
For the best texture, wrap the finished porridge in a towel or blanket and let it rest for 20 minutes. Serve with a pat of butter if you like. Enjoy!
Caloric content of the products possible in the composition of the dish
- Whole cow's milk - 68 kcal/100g
- Milk 3.5% fat content - 64 kcal/100g
- Milk 3.2% fat content - 60 kcal/100g
- Milk 1.5% fat content - 47 kcal/100g
- Concentrated milk 7.5% fat content - 140 kcal/100g
- Milk 2.5% fat content - 54 kcal/100g
- Pumpkin - 29 kcal/100g
- Granulated sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Sugar - 398 kcal/100g
- Corn groats - 337 kcal/100g
- Salt - 0 kcal/100g
- Water - 0 kcal/100g
