Fall Recipes
Celebrate pumpkin season! Check out the Pumpkin 5 Ways infographic and recipes:
Get creative with pumpkin and add to smoothies, pancakes, soups, salads, and more. Incorporate some of these into your Thanksgiving meal, gift to friends and family, and watch them gobble it up!
When buying pre-cut or canned pumpkin, make sure to carefully read nutrition labels to ensure you are getting 100% pumpkin with no added ingredients, especially sugar.
Benefits of eating Pumpkin:
- Rich in Vitamin A, which boosts your immune system and helps fight infection,
- RIch in Vitamin C, which increases white blood cell production to help wounds heal
- Low in calories, but high in nutritional value, such as fiber, which can help curb your appetite.
- Full of antioxidants that can protect skin against sun damage, lower the risk of eye disease and cancer,
- Edible seeds add to the versatility of pumpkins and make for a great snack. The seeds are also packed with nutrients which offer many benefits, such as improving bladder and heart health.
Enjoy these delicious muffins for breakfast anytime of the year using canned pumpkin and frozen cranberries.
Pumpkin and bean lovers alike will savor this fast and flavorful soup that is packed with fiber.
No cooking required for this tasty pumpkin pudding. Kids can help prepare with supervision.
Fluffy, pumpkin pancakes will delight your taste buds at breakfast or dinner. Top with sliced banana or applesauce.
Source: USDA Seasonal Resources