Pumpkin Balls (Bal Kabağı Topları)

In a pot, cook 3 slices of peeled and chopped pumpkin with half a water glass of granulated sugar and half a tea glass of water, then transfer to a bowl. Once cooled, crumble 1 small package of petit beurre biscuits over the top and knead together. Shape the mixture into small balls by hand and roll them in a bowl of shredded coconut. Enjoy…

About This Recipe

The health benefits of pumpkin are too numerous to count. Let's explore some of them together;

*Pumpkin contains nearly all of the most powerful antioxidants known. As is well known, antioxidants are substances that prevent our bodies from oxidative damage.
*It is an excellent food for both eye and brain health.
*It is rich in dietary fiber. The plant-based fibers it contains absorb toxins and some of the harmful fats taken in through food like a sponge, and help lower cholesterol and harmful fat levels in the blood.
*Plant-based fibers draw water in the intestines and increase bowel movements through a bulking effect. Both this and its toxin-absorbing effect make pumpkin a protective shield against stomach and intestinal cancers.
*It is an excellent food source for those who suffer from constipation and hemorrhoids.
*It is known to have a protective effect against multiple chronic degenerative diseases, Alzheimer's, premature aging, and cancer.
*Thanks to its high beta-carotene content, it has a vision-sharpening effect.
*It contributes to healthy bone development in children.
*Its iron content helps prevent anemia.
*Carotene is one of the primary vitamins necessary for the renewal and repair of our skin and the surface tissue lining all body cavities from the mouth to the anus.

What can't we make with this wonderful vegetable? From our Pumpkin Jam recipe to cakes and pastries, we make use of it in countless ways. Today we've prepared our Pumpkin Balls recipe for a unique presentation. Bon appétit…