Dinner for 6

Grilled Pumpkin Steaks

Name: Grilled Pumpkin Steaks
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 3 jalapeños; 3/4 cup packed mint leaves (optional); 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 6 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon; 4 lb pumpkin; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (optional); salt and pepper; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 small yellow onion; 1 jalapeno; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp coriander; 1/4 tsp ground arbol chile; 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) black beans

Thick pumpkin steaks grill until tender, while seasoned black beans and fresh jalapeño pesto make a hearty meal.

$2.35per serving $$

90 minstart to table

6servings

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Ingredients

3 jalapeños
3/4 cup packed mint leaves (optional)
1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves
1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp kosher salt
6 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon
4 lb pumpkin
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds (optional)
salt and pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion
1 jalapeno
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
1/4 tsp ground arbol chile
2 cans (14 1/2 oz) black beans

Steps

Blend the jalapeños, mint, cilantro, raw pumpkin seeds, garlic, salt, 6 tablespoons olive oil, and lemon juice into a pesto.
Cut the pumpkin into thick steaks, brush them with 1 tablespoon olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Heat a grill to medium-high, about 425 F, and grill the pumpkin for 8 minutes per side.
Cook the onion and jalapeño in 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, and arbol chile, and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the black beans and cook for 8 minutes, then serve with the pumpkin, pesto, and toasted pumpkin seeds.

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