10 savory pumpkin recipes
Pepitas
Most of these recipes require you to put in some work scooping out the stringy guts of a pumpkin to get at the flesh that clings to the pumpkin walls
Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin
We'll keep it simple for this recipe as well. If you don't want to deal with a whole pumpkin, you can use creamy and delicious pasta
Pumpkin Soup
Another recipe that calls for pumpkin puree but is not overly sweet is this classic recipe for pumpkin soup. A warming, stick-to-your-ribs mainstay for holiday dinners
Pumpkin Chili
While this recipe is vegetarian (and can easily be made vegan), you can easily add some chorizo or chicken to augment flavors
Roasted Pumpkin with Chili
This dish isn't completely savory, given how the natural sweetness of the pumpkin blends with the maple syrup, but the sweet, savory and meaty
Winter Squash
Although this recipe calls for winter squash, one of the first notes on the page is that pumpkin can be easily substituted
Pumpkin Cannelloni
Pumpkin is a whole lot more versatile than you might think. In this application, a steamed, mashed pumpkin provides surprising body
Pumpkin and Tofu Soup
We know we already have a pumpkin soup recipe here, but this noodle soup deserves a spot on the list as well. Instead of using pumpkin puree to create a creamy soup
Pumpkin Lasagna
We know it might be odd to make a vegetarian lasagna without tomato sauce, but after making this delicious dish, you'll understand
Pumpkin Tacos
A meatless taco made with pumpkin puree? Well, trust us, it works. Really well. Layer your tacos with the pumpkin-cheese spread
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