Stir-Fried Pumpkin

This is a quick and simple pumpkin stir-fry for fall. It is great for the Halloween season due to its orange color accented with the black sesame seeds. It has a nice, exotic Asian flavor and goes well with white rice.

Step: 1

Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onions begin to brown. Stir in the pumpkin, carrot, soy sauce, salt, and pepper; cook another 5 to 7 minutes, until pumpkin is tender. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Per Serving: 120 calories; protein 1.9g; carbohydrates 10.1g; fat 8.9g; sodium 837.3mg.

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