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SQUASH (Naubugogwissimaun) AND PUMPKINS (Ogwissimaun)

l USDS Nutrients PUMPKIN -- seeds, leaves, as a vegetable, pie filling

l Nutritional Data for SQUASH; WINTER, ACORN, CKD, BAKED, WO/SALT

l Nutritional Data for SQUASH; WINTER, BUTTERNUT, CKD, BAKED, WO/SALT

Maple-Pumpkin Cheesecake

Graham cracker crust in 8" springform pie pan

1 lb low-fat cottage cheese

1/2 cup plain low-fat yoghurt

3/4 cup pumpkin puree (or 1 can)

1/4 cup flour

3 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Preheat overn to 325°. Put all ingredients into blender, a little at a time, alternating

wet and dry. Process until smooth, then pour into crust and spread evenly. Bake

for about 50 minutes. Let cool before serving. May be topped with yoghurt flavored

with 2 Tbs maple syrup.

Mashed squash (serves 4)

1 1/2 lbs butternut squash

1/4 tsp mace

1/4 tsp allspice

1 tsp ground cardamom

1 tablespoon maple syrup

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp melted butter

Cut squash in half, scrape out seeds and fiber. Chunk in 2" pieces. Boil or steam

Native Foods -- Recipes--Squash, Pumpkin

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