Maple Roasted Pumpkin

admin — 2009-10-23T10:24:26Z

Maple Roasted Pumpkin Adapted from a recipe in Relish Magazine, October 2007 1 small pumpkin (about 2 to 3 lbs.) 2 Tbsp. butter 2 Tbsp. maple syrup ½ tsp. kosher salt

Preheat oven to 375.

Cut pumpkin into 6 wedges, scoop out strings and reserve seeds if desired.

Place wedges, cut sides down, in an 11x7 inch-baking dish. Add water to depth of 1 inch. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes or until tender.

Melt butter over low heat. Stir in maple syrup and salt.

Uncover pumpkin, pour off water and turn wedges over. Drizzle with butter, maple syrup and salt. Bake 10 minutes or until browned. Serves 6.

Per serving: 90 calories, 4g fat, 2g prot., 14g carbs., 1g fiber, 190 mg sodium.

Patti suggests possibly adding cinnamon to the maple butter sauce for a different flavor. She also says you can make this side dish more savory by replacing the maple butter sauce with olive oil, sea salt (or Kosher) and fresh ground pepper.

Healthier Thanksgiving Pecan Pie

admin — 2009-10-23T10:18:57Z

Healthier Thanksgiving Pecan Pie

adapted from a recipe in Cooking Light magazine, November 2006.

1/2 (15 oz.) pkg. refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury) Cooking spray 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 2/3 cup regular oats 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. salt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten Preheat oven to 325 F. Roll dough onto an 11' circle. Coat a 9' pie plate with cooking spray. Center the dough in the plate and crimp the edges. Combine brown sugar and remaining ingredients, stirring well. Pour into prepared crust. Bake for 50 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely on wire rack.

Yield: 12 servings. Note: Pie may be made a day before being served, but needs to be stored in the refrigerator if you do. Nutritional info: Calories: 311; fat 11.3g (sat 3.5g, mono 5g, poly 2.6g); protein 3.2g; carb 51.4g, fiber 1g; chol 42mg; iron 0.8mg; sodium 181mg; calc 30mg

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