CHILDREN’S RECIPE: Pumpkin Polenta Fries
Ingredients:
3 cups Vegetable Broth
1 cup Polenta
1 tbsp Butter
1 cup Pumpkin Purée, canned
1 cup Mozzarella and Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Pinch of Salt, Pepper
3 tbsp Polenta; for dusting
2 tbsp Canola Oil
Method of Preparation:
Heat broth and slowly add polenta, add butter, salt, pepper and cook until almost completely dry. Fold in pumpkin purée and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spread out on a cookie sheet tray. Allow cooling to room temp. Cut into ½” fries and roll in polenta. Sauté in a pan with canola oil, add butter to pan to brown. Dry on paper towel. Serve with dip of choice.
FAMILY RECIPE Pumpkin Hummus
Ingredients:
1½ cup Chickpeas
1 cup Pumpkin Purée, canned
2 tbsp Tahini
2 cloves Garlic, sliced
Pinch of Cumin
Pinch of Zaatar Spice
2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Method of Preparation:
Blend all ingredients Add oil slowly while blending for a smooth hummus. Put in serving bowl, top with olive oil and herbs. Serve with pita bread.