Easy Ways to Reuse Your Pumpkin Post-Halloween

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1. Pickle Your Pumpkin

Most people don't realize just how delicious pickled pumpkin is. It's also packed with vitamin A and is rich in fibre, plus when pickled, is great for your gut health.

A mix of sweet and sour, the pumpkin bites can be used in a heap of recipes. From soups to sides, it works great as a topping on Greek yoghurt, or  as a type of chutney alongside a curry.

Here's how we suggest pickling your pumpkin:

Ingredients:

• 4 cups pumpkin (diced)
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 8 tbsp vinegar
• 1/2 cup sugar 
• 6 cloves
• 4 cardamom pods
• 1 cinnamon stick

Instructions:

1. Add the vinegar, water, and diced pumpkin to a large saucepan. 
2. Add the sugar, cloves, cardamon, and cinnamon stick and bring to a boil. Boil for 30 min. until the bites are soft. 
3. Place the pumpkin bites into sterilized jars and pour the liquid over. Add a clove to each jar for a enhanced flavor. Seal with immediately.