Pumpkins are full of nutrients, low in calories, and a seasonal delight!
Fun Fact #1: Did you know that a single serving of pumpkin weighs in at 171% of your recommended daily value for vitamin A? It’s low in calories at just 30 per cup of roasted cubes.
Fun Fact #2: A scooped out pumpkin makes a wonderful serving container! Bake a pumpkin (seeds removed) at 350° until tender (about 1 hour, depending on the size of the pumpkin) and then use it to serve soups, stews, grains, or whatever. Scoop out a little of the pumpkin flesh to serve with each portion, but be sure to leave enough pumpkin so that the shell won’t collapse.
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By Stephanie Ronco
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