Market Umbrella is an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3), based in New Orleans, whose mission is to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Market Umbrella has operated the Crescent City Farmers Markets (CCFM) since 1995.
Recipe
Stir Fried Pumpkin
Pumpkins can be spooky, but not this kind! It’s only September after all. With white pumpkins that recently hit the market, you can whip up this easy stir fry with any of your favorite aromatics and seasonings. You can make it savory with garlic and soy sauce, or spicy with lemon and cayenne pepper.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pumpkin cubed
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cup water
- ½ tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions
Directions
- Wash & peel pumpkin skin. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a large deep frying pan over medium high heat & add cooking oil.
- Stir-fry minced garlic until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Gently add the pumpkin pieces.
- Stir Fry the pumpkin until it achieves a golden-brown color, approximately 2-3 minutes. Pumpkins should be tender not mushy.
- Add 1 cup water, light soy sauce & sugar to the pan. Toss the pumpkin in the sauce, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- Cover the pan & simmer on low heat for 5-8 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft, salt & pepper to taste.
- Garnish with green onion and enjoy.
About Us
The Crescent City Farmers Market operates weekly year-round throughout New Orleans. The CCFM hosts 70+ local small farmers, fishers, and food producers, and more than 150,000 shoppers annually.