Pumpkin isn’t just for fall decorations—it’s a versatile ingredient that can add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your meals. From savory to sweet, these 5 recipes with pumpkin will inspire you to get cooking with this seasonal favorite!
1. Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
A cozy and creamy dish perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients:
12 oz fettuccine or pasta of choice
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Optional: Fresh sage leaves for garnish
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and nutmeg. Stir well.
Mix in Parmesan cheese and reserved pasta water to achieve your desired sauce consistency.
Toss in cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh sage.
Servings: 4
Helpful Note:
Add a dash of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick!
2. Pumpkin Pancakes
Fluffy, spiced, and perfect for breakfast.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
1 large egg
2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin, milk, egg, and melted butter.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook pancakes until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook until golden brown.
Serve with maple syrup or whipped cream.
Servings: 6 pancakes
Helpful Note:
Double the batch and freeze extras for quick breakfasts.
3. Pumpkin Soup
Warm and comforting, this soup is a hug in a bowl.
Ingredients:
2 cups pumpkin puree
1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a pot and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
Add pumpkin puree, vegetable broth, and curry powder. Stir well.
Simmer for 10 minutes, then blend until smooth.
Stir in coconut milk and season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot with crusty bread.
Servings: 4
Helpful Note:
For added crunch, top with roasted pumpkin seeds.
4. Pumpkin Bread
Moist, sweet, and perfect with your morning coffee.
Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, mix oil, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin puree.
Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
Pour into the loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool before slicing.
Servings: 8 slices
Helpful Note:
Add chocolate chips or walnuts for extra flavor.
5. Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
A quick and healthy treat for pumpkin lovers.
Ingredients:
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup milk (or almond milk)
1 banana
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1/2 cup ice
Instructions:
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Adjust sweetness as needed.
Pour into a glass and enjoy chilled.
Servings: 1
Helpful Note:
Sprinkle a little cinnamon on top for a festive touch.
