In addition to being the unofficial mascot of fall, pumpkin is also a good source of Vitamin A, specifically beta-carotene, which is key for good vision, a healthy immune system (very important this time of year), and cell growth.
If you don’t already like the orange squash, here are five recipes that will have you falling in love, all of which are under 320 calories:
- Pumpkin ravioli with gorgonzola sauce: Warm and comforting for a dinner party. 250 calories per serving.
- Pumpkin pie cake: Two layers of cream cheese frosting ““ need we say more. Be sure to stick to one slice because it’s 318 calories.
- Roasted pumpkin sage soup: Beautifully served in a mini pumpkin. 137.5 calories per serving.
- Pumpkin pie dip: Light and fluffy, perfect for dipping apples, graham crackers or pretzels. 102.9 calories per serving.
- Baked oatmeal with pumpkin and bananas: New spin on breakfast. 226 calories per serving.
