Sicilian Spiced Pumpkin

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Sicilian Spiced Pumpkin

Ingredients:

1kg pumpkin, peeled and seeded
5 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled and left whole
1 tbsp granulated sugar
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1/5 cup plus 1 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
Handful fresh mint leaves

Preparation:

Cut the pumpkin flesh into long, half-moon-shaped, melon slices.

Heat the olive oil in a large shallow pan and fry the pumpkin with the garlic clove for about 3 minutes, discarding the garlic as soon as it colors. When all the pumpkin is fried, drain any excess oil. Take off the heat.

Dredge the pumpkin slices with the sugar and cinnamon. Mix well and sprinkle with the vinegar, mint and pepper to taste. Cover with a lid or plate, and leave to infuse for at least 15 minutes before serving warm or cold.