Pumpkin
I love pumpkin. It's packed with nutrients and
has a a great taste when properly prepared. There are few things I
recommend purchasing in a can, but when I've had fresh pumpkin I don't think
the taste advantage is worth the work. You also have to deal with
different consistencies per pumpkin. Whatever your preference is, I've
linked a variety of pumpkin recipes below for you to try. Enjoy!
-Ashley
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1 c mashed (8.6 oz, 245 g)
Calories 50
Calories from fat 0
Total fat 0g
Total carbohydrate 12g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Vitamin A 245%
Vitamin C 19% Calcium 4% Iron 8% Also a
source of vitamin E, vitamin B6, thiamin, niacin, potassium, and riboflavin. |
Season- fall, available canned year
round Size- different varieties have different sizes Selecting-
small sizes are best for cooking, choose one that is 4-8 pounds -pumpkins
dull as they age, but if the skin is intact and not bruised or blemished,
the flesh will be sweet and good Storage-
can be stored at room temperature for several weeks, after baking and
mashing it's good up to a week in the refrigerator -opened canned pumpkin
is good up to a week in the refrigerator
Freeze- measure the amount you will be using and freeze
4-6 months in a zipper-lock bag. I also like to freeze it in ice cube
trays if I don't know what I'll be using it for. |