Pumpkin Beignets

Beignets are a traditional French pastry, but they gained popularity in New Orleans, Louisiana, where they are often enjoyed with a cup of café au lait.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 60 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Pumpkin Beignets

Cooking Method: Frying Cuisine: American, French Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 10 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoon Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 large Egg
• as needed for frying Vegetable oil
• as needed for dusting Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, milk, and egg until well combined.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
3. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
4. Remove the beignets from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
5. Dust the beignets with powdered sugar before serving.
6. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 10g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.