This is a great time of year for Pumpkin recipes!
Try some of these out for a healthy alternative to less flattering belly dishes of the like.
#1
1/2 Cup Canned Pumpkin, not pie mix
1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese
1 oz crushed walnuts
Cinnamon, as needed
Directions:Mix and Enjoy
#2
1/2 Cup Canned Pumpkin
Cooked Oats
Cinnamon or nutmeg to flavor
Directions:
Cook Oatmeal to cannister directions, mix with canned pumpkin and spices and enjoy.
One step further, add real vanilla bean or vanilla.
#3
500 g butternut pumpkin, peeled, deseeded and coarsely grated
1 1/4 Cups Cottage Cheese
3 Eggs, lightly beaten
1 Brown Onion, coarsely grated
4 Scallions, finely chopped
1/4 Cup Carrots, shredded
1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
Olive Oil for cooking
Directions:
Combine pumpkin, cottage cheese, eggs, brown onion, scallions, carrots and whole wheat flour in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Shape 1/4 cup quantities of pumpkin mixture into patties. Place around edge of pan, allowing room for them to expand. Cook for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn and cook for a further 2 - 3 minutes or until golden.
Eat and enjoy.
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