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Pumpkin with bacon and oregano

Boiled and tender pumpkin topped with crispy bacon, pepper, and oregano. A colorful and simple appetizer, ready in 20 minutes.

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Pumpkin with bacon and oregano

Pumpkin with bacon
CiberCuba
  • Preparation5 min
  • Cooking15 min
  • Total time20 min
  • Servings2 servings
  • DifficultyEasy

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It is a colorful dish that whets anyone's appetite. The mild sweetness of the pumpkin contrasts with the potency of the bacon and the aroma of the oregano, making it ideal as an appetizer for a light lunch. Enjoy!

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Method

  1. Peel the pumpkin, cut it into medium chunks, and place it in a pot.
    Pumpkin with bacon and oregano
    CiberCuba
  2. Cover with water and add salt to your taste.
  3. Boil until tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Drain and set aside in a serving dish.
  5. In a frying pan, brown the bacon and let it render all its fat.
  6. When crispy or to your liking, sprinkle it over the reserved pumpkin.
  7. Sprinkle with pepper and oregano to taste and serve hot.

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