I just finished off the very best Acorn Squash Pie I ever made and it was dairy free and sugar free. For me, it was wheat free too, since I didn't eat the crust. The entire family loved it--even the uber-picky one who wouldn't eat a vegetable if it handed him $100. The humble winter squash is so under-loved and under-appreciated..
Acorn Squash Pie Here’s a modified recipe for a squash pie based on the Ask Dr. Weil website. It tastes yummier than pumpkin pie. Crust:1.5 cups pulverized grape nuts2 tbl maple syrup or honey 5 tbl apple juice (Or any pie crust that you like really, graham cracker would work well too) Filling:3 cups pureed squash (I used acorn)1/2 cup sugar (brown or white or mix of both, I used Splenda here since my Mom is a diabetic) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground ginger 2/8 tsp cloves 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1/2 cup soymilk Prepare pie crust to be filled. Peel and cube squash. Cover in water and boil until tender. Puree the squash. Mix squash and everything else, pour into pie pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes at 400 degrees. Chill overnight in refrigerator. Makes 1 9″ pie. Great Winter Squash information from About.com http://localfoods.about.com/od/wintersquashpumpkin/Winter_Squash_Pumpkin.htm The ABCs of Winter Squash
Here's
a handy guide to winter squash that helps you distinguish your
Delicatas from your Hubbards, and offers tips on how to choose the
perfect specimen.
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How to Cook Squash
There
are many ways to cook winter squash - whether you have a butternut
squash, an acorn squash, a spaghetti squash, or a pumpkin. Here are a
few easy ways to cook yours.
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Spaghetti Squash in Low Carb Diets
If
you eat low carb, you'll find that spaghetti squash makes a great
substitute for pasta. Find out the best way to cook spaghetti squash and
how to extract the "spaghetti" strands
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Vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Pie
Never
doubt that tofu can be delicious when you eat a slice of this chocolate
pumpkin pie, though if you're new to tofu, be sure to buy the right
kind.
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