Lake Local
Pumpkin - Crown
$2.50
Although people use pumpkin as a vegetable, it isn’t a true veggie. Due to its flesh and seeds, it is botanically a fruit.
Pumpkins are an excellent source of vitamin A (as beta-carotene)
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Calories: 26 kcal
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Carbohydrate: 6.5 g
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Fiber: 0.5 g
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Sugar: 1.4g
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Fat: 0.1 g
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Protein: 1.0 g
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Vitamin A: 148% RDA
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Vitamin C: 15% RDA
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Potassium: 10% RDA
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Copper: 6% RDA
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Manganese: 6% RDA
Key Point: Pumpkins are a delicious tasting squash and a great source of beta-carotene.
Recipe:
How to make pumpkin soup
- Place peeled pumpkin, onion, garlic, broth and water into a pot;
- Boil rapidly for 15 minutes until pumpkin is very tender;
- Use a stick blender or transfer to blender to blitz smooth; and.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste, then add either milk OR cream – whichever you prefer.
