Meal #2 has just be prepared and enjoyed from our delicious Moroccan spiced ham. Moroccan Spiced Ham. The “Queen” stopped by to pay me a visit, and as usual, we always come up with something delicious when she shows up. This time I used about 2/3 of my remaining ham steak to make a delicious and exotic spicy ham and pumpkin stew. As expected, it was just as good as the Moroccan spiced ham steak was originally. I still have a bit of ham left that I will most likely turn into a quiche. It it just about the right amount for another good Mile High quiche.
Like my zucchini before, my pumpkins and my heirloom tomatoes keep popping up all over my kitchen too. But have no fear, NOTHING ever goes to waste in my kitchen. They will all soon be creatively used up as well.
Spicy Ham, Pumpkin and Pepper Stew
1-1 1/2 lbs cooked ham, cubed
1 small pumpkin, peeled and diced medium
2 chipotle chilies, with sauce, minced, or to taste
1 onion, diced fine
1 1/2 TBSP garlic
1 green pepper, diced medium
1 jalapeno, diced fine, optional
2 TBSP honey
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder, I used a garlic chili powder
3 cups Roma tomatoes, diced large or 1 28 oz can of stewed tomatoes
1 TBSP each fresh oregano and thyme
salt & pepper to taste
2 cup chicken broth
olive oil for cooking
Mix the honey, chipotle pepper, chili, and cumin together and set aside.
In a large soup pot, saute the onions, peppers, jalapeno and pumpkin together for about 7-10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent and the pumpkin is semi soft.
I used a white pumpkin for a change. There is not much difference in the flavor, but even I was surprised to see the pumpkin flesh white. I have cooked many different kinds of pumpkin, and they have always been golden yellow or orange. It’s cool so see something new for a change.
Once the vegetables are ready, add the ham and mix together thoroughly.
Then add the tomatoes and the honey chipotle mixture and incorporate everything together well. Once everything is well incorporated, add the chicken broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If you don’t like things this spicy, you can ALWAYS cut down on the heat. Make it HOW YOU LIKE IT, bottom line. Once the stew is ready, serve it over rice. I served it with some warmed sourdough bread and of course, wine. With ham, you can go red or white. I chose a white blend to help cut the spice and the heat of the stew. Enjoy.
What’s the deal with pumpkin? I’ve never eaten pumpkin outside of pumpkin pie or other sweet pumpkin dishes.
What does pumpkin add to the dish?
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Pumpkin is part of the squash family. It is eaten all over the world. It’s delicious and very healthy for you.
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Is it sweet or savory?
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Usually it is more savory than sweet, but is depends on how you cook it too.
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Can you use pumpkin in almost any recipe? Is it like the bacon of the squash family?
I often refer to onion as the bacon of the vegetable world.
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Yeah. That’s a really good way of thinking about it.
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I’m intrigued now.
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What a perfect Fall Stew! Love those ingredients.
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Thank you. I really loved the spicy/sweet combo in the stew too.
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Wow! This looks amazing!!👍💜
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Thank you.
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We’re all thinking soups and stews!
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It is definitely soup time of year. 🙂
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I have never used pumpkin except in bread and desserts. What a nice combination of ingredients. I also didn’t know you could eat the white pumpkins.
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I love cooking with pumpkin, especially in the fall. That was the first time I had ever used the white pumpkin. They all taste pretty much the same. The differences are very subtle.
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Delicious. Anything Pumpkin. Oh my another great recipe. By the way, the Moroccan Chicken was delicious.
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Lol…me too, 😁Every bite was savory,
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You are certainly welcome! 😋🌸
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Your recipes are so cool and delicious. I have read most of your posts. Thanks for sharing these amazing recipes. I’m gonna make it soon maybe the coming Sunday.
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Thank you for the very kind words and your support. Please tell me what you think when you do make it. 🙂
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