FollowIt’s fall. You know what that means? Pumpkin-flavored everything! If you’re carving off fat or just trying to stay lean, a pumpkin-spice latté probably isn’t on your diet plan. Don’t be scared: You can still add that great fall flavor in your healthy, clean food choices. It just takes a little jack-o’-lantern magic.
Not only does pumpkin go perfectly with crisp air and crunchy leaves, it’s also very nutritious. One hundred grams of pumpkin only yields about 25 calories and 7 grams of carbs. It’s also a great source of vitamin A. There are no tricks with this veggie treat. These recipes will satisfy your pumpkin fetish and help you maintain that summer six-pack.
PUMPKIN OMELET WITH PEANUT SAUCE
This Thai-inspired dish combines the sweetness of pumpkin with the savory spice of a peanut sauce. Best of all, it is packed with protein to kickstart your day!
Ingredients for Omelet
- 5 Egg Whites
- 1/4 cup julienned Green Peppers
- 1/4 cup julienned Red Peppers
- 1/4 cup Mushrooms
- 1/4 cup cubed Yellow Pumpkin
- 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
Ingredients for Peanut Sauce
- 1 tbsp Peanut Butter
- 2 tbsp plain, Fat Free Greek Yogurt
Directions
- Boil pumpkin in a medium-sized pot for approximately 10 minutes, or until pumpkin is tender.
- Meanwhile, sauté the other vegetables.
- Cook egg whites in a separate pan over medium heat.
- Once cooked, combine pumpkin with the sautéed vegetables and stir in chili powder and paprika.
- In a separate, small bowl, mix together the peanut butter with yogurt.
- Scoop the vegetable mixture over egg whites and pour the peanut sauce on top.
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