Unexpected uses for pumpkin

MILWAUKEE - Pumpkin is everywhere this time of year! Registered Dietitian Kate Peterson shows us some unexpected uses for pumpkin this season.

Pumpkin pasta:
Sauté shallot, garlic and tomatoes in olive oil. Add to a blender with 1 cup pumpkin purée, salt, pepper and 1 cup half-and-half. Blend until smooth. Top your favorite pasta.

Pumpkin cold foam:

¼ c heavy cream
2 Tbsp pumpkin puree
Sprinkle of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp powdered sugar

Froth cream with sugar, then add pumpkin and froth for a few more seconds. Add to top of hot or iced coffee.

Unexpected uses for pumpkin

Registered Dietitian Kate Peterson shows us some unexpected uses for pumpkin this season.

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