Tuesday, October 19, 2010

I can't believe it's not potato pie

Still researching some better for you classic Thanksgiving recipes, this one came from Hungry girl, and it tastes really good. I know that the marshmallows are not part of the "clean eating" so you could exclude them, but they do add a great taste and it's a small amount! I hope you enjoy!




HG’s I Can't Believe It's Not Sweet Potato Pie

HG’s I Can't Believe It's Not Sweet Potato Pie


Get Squashed!


This one's an instant classic, people.  We promise. By substituting butternut squash for sweet potatoes and using some key light ingredients, you can save over 200 calories and nearly 17 grams of fat per serving on this Turkey Day classic.  And it tastes EXACTLY like the real thing (yes, EXACTLY).  Now THAT'S something to be thankful for!  Butternut squash, with half the calories (and all the yummy fun) of sweet potato, is our new best friend.

Ingredients: 
1 large butternut squash (large enough to yield 2 cups mashed flesh)
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/3 cup light vanilla soymilk 
1/3 cup sugar-free maple syrup
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 cup SPLENDA; Granular
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2/3 cup miniature marshmallows

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Peel squash and cut into large chunks (removing seeds).  Fill a large, microwave-safe dish with a half an inch of water.  Place squash into dish and cover with plastic wrap.  Microwave for approximately 8 minutes (and drain).  Squash should be tender enough to mash, but not fully cooked.  With a potato masher, food processor or fork, mash squash.  Measure out 2 generous cups, lightly packed, and place in an oven-safe baking dish.  Add all ingredients except for marshmallows.  Mix ingredients thoroughly, but do not over-stir; squash should still be pulpy.  Allow to cook for 45 – 50 minutes.  Remove from oven, and disperse marshmallows over top of pie.  Return to oven for 5 minutes, until marshmallows begin to brown.  Allow to cool.  Serves 4.



Serving Size: 1/4 recipe; approx. 2/3 cup
Calories: 110
Fat: <0.5g
Sodium: 115mg
Carbs: 25g
Fiber: 1.5g
Sugars: 7.5g
Protein: 5g

*2 Points

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