Pumpkins have an excellent source of Vitamin A, which promotes good vision and healthy skin, teeth and bones. Pumpkin and its seeds are a good source of fiber, helping to keep you full longer. Broccoli is an excellent source of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, chromium and folate, and a very good source of dietary fiber, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E, manganese, phosphorus and choline and is available all year round.

Produce Tip: Choose smooth, deep-orange pumpkins that are heavy for their size. Cut the stem off before slicing in half. Use a spoon to scrape out the fibers and seeds. Look for broccoli stalks about 4 – 6 inches wide, with tight heads and a rounded dome. Avoid broccoli that is limp or rubbery.

• 1/ ½ cup – white whole wheat flour
• ½ cup – yellow cornmeal
• ½ cup – sugar
• 1 tablespoon – baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon – salt
• 2 large – eggs
• 1 cup – 1% milk
• 3 tablespoons – unsalted butter
• 1 cup – finely chopped steamed broccoli
• ¾ cups – shredded lowfat cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

2. Mix flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt together in large bowl. Whisk in eggs, milk and melted butter. Fold in broccoli and cheese.

3. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling ¾ full. Bake 13-15 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

4. Let cool 1 minute, then remove from pan to cool completely.

• 2 teaspoons – olive oil
• ½ cup – chopped broccoli florets
• ½ cup – chopped cauliflower florets
• ¼ cup – sliced mushrooms
• 1 ½ cups – brown rice (cooked according to package directions
• 2 large – eggs (scrambled in a bowl)
• ¼ cup chopped tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons – grated Parmesan cheese

1. Heat oil in small skillet over medium-high heat; add broccoli, cauliflower and mushrooms and cook 2 minutes.

• 1 cup – canned pumpkin puree
• 2 cups – lowfat vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup – spinach loosely packed
• ½ cup – 100% pomegranate juice
• 1 medium – banana
• 1 medium – mango (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon – cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon – ground cloves

1. Place pumpkin, yogurt, spinach, juice, banana, mango, cinnamon and cloves into blender or food processor.

2. Blend until smooth.

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