Pumpkin Season!

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Pumpkin Season!

It’s almost Halloween and I’ve got pumpkin on my mind. It’s one of those fun seasonal vegetables that it so satisfying at this time of the year. The bright orange color of pumpkin reminds me that it’s got a healthy dose of beta-carotene, but it’s also loaded with fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, and folate. Pumpkin seeds are healthy too. They’ve got omega-3s, protein, zinc, and amino acids, to name a few.

I rounded up a quick list of healthy pumpkin recipes that I’m planning to try out over the next few weeks. There’s also a great one for pumpkin seeds. If you save your seeds after carving a pumpkin, now you have something to do with them.

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake - this Cooking Light recipe uses low fat sour cream and cream cheese, but it received great reviews.

Hilda’s Roasted Pumpkin Seeds - I love how this recipe includes garlic powder and red pepper.

Ellie Krieger’s Pumpkin Muffins - I’d like to make a big batch of these and bring them for breakfast for the whole month.

Roasted Pumpkin and Winter Squash Soup - a good one for cold nights.

Southwestern Pumpkin Burgers - hmmm very interesting. Great reviews though!