7 things to make with pumpkin
Autumn is in full swing, which means pumpkin season is open once again. No idea what to make with this orange autumn vegetable? We’re sharing the most delicious pumpkin recipes, from utterly sweet and creamy to crunchy and fresh.
Creamy pasta with pumpkin
Not in the mood for doing the dishes tonight? Then this easy one-pot pumpkin dish is a great idea. The pasta gets its creaminess from the sauce made with stock, onions, garlic and pumpkin purée. Delicious with a pinch of nutmeg and some fresh flat-leaf parsley.
Butternut squash with cardamom yoghurt
Are you a fan of Ottolenghi’s roasted aubergines with buttermilk and pomegranate seeds? Then you should definitely try this Ottolenghi pumpkin recipe too. The unusual combination of pumpkin with cardamom yoghurt and ginger tomatoes keeps the dish wonderfully fresh and light. Ideal as a starter or side dish, but also delicious as a vegetarian lunch.
Pumpkin pancakes
Americans love pancakes for breakfast, but these pumpkin pancakes are actually the perfect snack at any time of day. Soft, light and packed with warming spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Delicious with syrup or maple syrup.
Salad with pumpkin, quinoa and cranberries
Would you rather not have bread for lunch, but still want to eat something that gives you energy? This quinoa salad with pumpkin, pumpkin seeds and cranberries is packed with flavour and healthy fibre. It’s easy to make the night before, and all the ingredients keep well and stay delicious in your lunchbox.
Cheesecake with pumpkin and salted caramel
Forget the calories and embrace this pie. A silky-smooth filling of cream cheese and pumpkin with sticky salted caramel. This recipe for pumpkin pie has everything to make you happy.
Spicy pumpkin soup
Could you use a pick-me-up? Then try this spicy pumpkin soup with coconut, ginger and coriander. Paleo-friendly and, thanks to the Asian seasonings, with plenty of delicious oomph.
Vegetarian pumpkin curry
This pumpkin curry is ideal when you want to go meat-free for one or more evenings. Chopping the pumpkin into chunks gives the dish a satisfying bite. It tastes perfect with Indian spices such as cumin, coriander and mustard seeds.
