Staying cozy and warm when the wind’s howling outside involves a lot of factors, from the blanket on your couch to the food in your tummy. And what better way to shield yourself from the cold than with an arsenal of savory pumpkin recipes at your disposal?
If you’re used to pumpkin as an ingredient in sweet desserts like pumpkin pie or pumpkin spice lattes, fear not. Much like sweet potato and winter squash, pumpkin is a versatile veg that can be used in all sorts of recipes.
We love the way pumpkin’s earth, slightly sweet flavor adds complexity to our favorite recipes. Just be sure to use a variety like sugar pumpkin for cooking, as the big jack-o-lantern variety tends to be watery, stringy, and not great for eating. Sugar pumpkins and Japanese pumpkin (also known as kabocha squash) have a denser flesh and sweeter, nuttier flavor that can be used in everything from dinner rolls to enchiladas.
Preheat the oven and get your apron ready, because you’ll want to make one of these mouthwatering recipes as soon as you’re done reading.
Pumpkin and Black Bean Vegan Enchiladas
Earthy, sweet, savory, nutritious, these vegan black bean and pumpkin enchiladas offer a little something for everyone.
Creamy Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Pasta with cream sauce is always delicious, but add pumpkin to the mix and you’ll be in flavor heaven.
Pumpkin Mac and Cheese With Bacon
Give your mac and cheese an autumnal kick with the addition of pumpkin and smoky bacon.
Pumpkin Sage Ravioli
Pumpkin sage ravioli is the perfect dish to master for all of your future date night meals.
Vegan Pumpkin Stuffed Bell Peppers
It can be hard to find a vegan entree worthy of a special occassion, but these pumpkin stuffed bell peppers definitely fit the bill.
Thai Pumpkin Soup
Silky pumpkin puree and an aromatic thai spices will make this intriguing soup one of your autumn go-tos.
Beef, Bean, and Pumpkin Chili Pumpkin Chili
Packed with beef, beans, and pumpkin, this chili is a fiber and protein powerhouse.
Savory Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
If you think a pumpkin pie baking smells good, just wait until you pop a tray of savory pumpkin dinner rolls in the oven.
Pumpkin Risotto
Creamy, luscious, risotto with pumpkin is a dish worth mastering for fancy occassions. This would be a great vegetarian entree over the holidays.
Pumpkin, Chickpea, Mushroom Stew
Pumpkin doesn’t have to be pureed in soups. Here, chunks of earthy-sweet pumpkin mingle with chickpeas and mushrooms for a stew that will warm you right up.
Pumpkin Cheddar Scalloped Potatoes
This side dish of creamy, cheesy pumpkin scalloped potatoes will totally steal the spotlight from your turkey.
Easy Savory Pumpkin Sage Pinwheels
The holidays are full of last-minute get togethers, so mastering some easy but elegant appetizers like these savory pumpkin sage pinwheels is essential.
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Kick your fall up a notch and try all of these delicious, savory pumpkin recipes!
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