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A Festive Holiday Pie

Roasted Pumpkin PieServes: 8 | Serving Size: 1 sliceIngredients: 

  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups roasted pumpkin
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 cup eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tablespoons of honey

Directions:Spray the bottom of a glass deep dish pie pan with cooking oil spray and then sprinkle it with Panko bread crumbs.Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth, then pour on top of your crust.Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes until pie is firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.Nutrition Information:Serves 8. Each serving has 77 calories, 3 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 114 mg cholesterol, 60 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g sugars, and 5 g protein.Each serving also has 65% vitamin A, 5% vitamin C, 6% calcium and 5% iron.Chef’s Tips:This pie uses roasted pumpkin, but you can easily substitute canned pumpkin if you prefer.Serve this pie with a little whipped cream.It is best when allowed to cool for about an hour after baking.