As autumn arrives, it’s a great time to enjoy pumpkin in more savory dishes beyond just pies and lattes. “21 Delicious Ways to Eat Pumpkin” presents a variety of recipes that highlight this versatile squash in hearty soups, flavorful salads, and satisfying main courses. Whether you’re aiming to add seasonal flair to your meals or just want to try something new, these recipes offer plenty of ideas for incorporating pumpkin into your cooking.
Fried Pumpkin Goat Cheese Balls
These Fried Goat Cheese Balls have a very special guest star: Pumpkin! These fall flavors come together perfectly for an easy and delicious bite sized appetizer. Perfect to serve from fall through the holidays!
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Roasted Butternut or Pumpkin Feta Arugula Rocket Salad
Roasted butternut or pumpkin feta arugula salad is so tasty. Plus, it’s a breeze to put together this pumpkin and feta salad! You can use either butternut squash or pumpkin, since the flavours of each are so similar. Arugula offers a refreshing, peppery flavour, although this ingredient can be swapped for mixed greens, baby spinach or romaine. If you are looking for a fall salad recipe, try out this butternut squash or pumpkin rocket salad. Roasted squash salad is an autumn favourite!
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Zucchini Pumpkin Muffins
These zucchini pumpkin muffins are so soft and fluffy! This recipe uses fresh zucchini, chopped walnuts, pumpkin purée, and is flavored with a yummy pumpkin spice blend! It’s an easy recipe that makes for the perfect breakfast on busy mornings or a quick snack and can double as an ideal Fall comfort food! Go make these delicious muffins now!
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Pumpkin Risotto
This one-pot creamy pumpkin risotto is creamy, comforting, cozy, satisfying, and perfect for entertaining this fall! A naturally vegan, gluten-free meal, perfect for weeknights or the Holidays!
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Turkey Pumpkin Chili
Ready in just 55 minutes, this turkey pumpkin chili recipe is a hearty dinner that’s packed with flavor. This chili is rich and flavorful and is sure to please!
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Garlic Pumpkin Cheesy Bread
This twist on cheesy bread has a creamy bite from the garlic pumpkin cream sauce. As a bonus, it uses store-bought dough saving you the trouble of making your own dough.
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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
This 30-minute creamy pumpkin pasta features velvety pumpkin puree, a splash of heavy cream, and a hint of spice! It’s the ultimate weeknight dinner for fall.
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Coconut Canned Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin soup, or autumn squash soup, is a classic, comforting fall dish. For the days that you are running low on time, or just feeling a bit lazy, this coconut curry canned pumpkin soup is the perfect solution. This soup requires no blender, and no fresh produce, either! Ready in under 10 minutes, you have a comforting hug in a bowl.
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Pasta with Pumpkin, Parmesan Créme, Walnuts, and Crispy Sage
In the time it takes to cook pasta, you can make this easy, flavourful pumpkin pasta recipe; featuring pumpkin, toasted walnuts, parmesan créme, and crispy sage leaves.
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Spicy Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus
Spicy Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus is a five-minute appetizer or spread full of smoky, spicy and sweet flavors. Simple wholesome ingredients and fast preparation make this a great choice for entertaining! It’s a great version of homemade hummus with some fall flavors, and still delicious any time of year.
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Pumpkin Alla Vodka Sauce Penne
A delicious pumpkin alla vodka cream sauce served over pasta for an easy weeknight meal — with an Autumn twist!
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Pumpkin Bacon Crostini with Cranberries
These Pumpkin Bacon Crostini with Cranberries are a delightfully festive and tasty appetizer for the holidays! They’re crispy, salty, sweet, and bursting with flavors of the season.
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Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup
If you love pumpkin flavored recipes, then you must try this Slow Cooker Pumpkin Soup. It is rich, creamy and loaded with delicious flavor.
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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta with Mushrooms
This Pumpkin Pasta is a creamy, savory dish that’s perfect for fall. With sweet pumpkin and earthy mushrooms, it’s a quick, delicious meal ready in 40 minutes.
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Pumpkin and Curried Red Lentil Curry
This is simple recipe of pumpkin with brown lentils which is both delicious and simple. You could pair it with toasted sourdough bread or with rice. Fresh pumpkin is easily available in most seasons. There are many easy pumpkin recipes you can make with this humble ingredient. Some great dishes are pumpkin pie, pasta, halwa, pumpkin lentil soup and a wholesome pumpkin lentil curry recipe which pairs well with a big bowl of basmati rice.
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Savory Pumpkin Dip
This savory pumpkin dip melds rich autumn flavors with creamy cheese, bacon, and pecans. Perfect for cool-weather gatherings or a flavorful snack all season.
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Kale Pumpkin Salad with Feta and Pesto Dressing
This Kale Pumpkin Salad with Feta and Pesto Dressing is easy-to-make, fast, healthy and delicious. It’s the perfect fall kale salad with squash and it comes together in less than 30 minutes.
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Pumpkin and Garlic Naan Bread
This version of naan bread, with pumpkin and garlic, adds a sweet and savory twist to the traditional naan.
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Easy Pumpkin Sage Pasta with Bacon
This pumpkin sage pasta is a comforting carbonara-style recipe that brings out the best fall flavors. A traditional carbonara’s rich, creamy texture pairs so well with sweet, roasted pumpkin.
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Pumpkin Galette
Crispy, flaky pastry surrounds a rich pumpkin filling, making this pumpkin galette a delicious savory twist on the classic pumpkin pie. It’s served as a side dish or appetizer, so don’t plan on eating it for dessert! Try it for Thanksgiving or a fall dinner party.
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Thai Pumpkin Curry
If you love Thai cuisine as much as I do, you’ll love this easy and flavorful Thai Pumpkin Curry recipe. Packed with the fragrant and aromatic flavors of Thailand, from creamy coconut milk to spicy red curry paste and fresh lime, this spicy ramen noodle dish makes a perfectly healthy and comforting weeknight dinner or easy weekend lunch.
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