During the fall, pumpkins can be found everywhere! Did you know that pumpkins can be used for many more things than just a decoration or for carving during Halloween? Fall is a great time to enjoy this in-season fruit. Pumpkins are a great source of potassium and Vitamins A and C.How to Select:
For cooking or baking, try to choose smaller sized pumpkins, which have a more flavorful and tender flesh. Look for a dull surface, because a shiny skin may mean the pumpkin was picked too soon. Make sure the pumpkin still has a stem!
If you want to avoid the mess of cutting and scooping out the seeds and flesh of a while pumpkin, try buying 100% pure pumpkin puree, which comes in a can or box.
Ways to Enjoy Pumpkin:
- Cut pumpkin flesh into cube-sized pieces and roast in the oven. Toss on our favorite salad!
- Drizzle pumpkin seeds with olive oil in the oven for 30-45 minutes at 350 degrees F. You can even spice them up with some cinnamon or garlic powder.
- Layer pumpkin puree with low-fat yogurt and your favorite toppings to make a pumpkin parfait.
- You can also try this kid-friendly pumpkin pie dip recipe below.
Pumpkin Pie Dip
Ingredients
15 ounce can 100% pure pumpkin
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
6 ounces fat-free yogurt
Directions
1. Mix together all ingredients in a bowl and blend well.
2. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to eat. Serve with apple slices!
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