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Pumpkin and Gourd Greens

16 years ago

I've read that people cook and eat the growing tips of pumpkin vines in many areas of the world. Are cooked gourd greens edible also? I had already known that sweet potato vine tips were edible, but had wondered about pumpkin greens until I came across the info. Does anyone have a recipe to share?

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howden777
15 years ago
I know that most summer ans winter squash flowers are edible. (and delicious when stuffed with cheese and baked or fried) I have not tried the greens myself. I have read that the young leaves of any "moschata" type squash are edible, but must be cooked a certain way to avoid ingesting potentially harmful toxins. Hope this helps.
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