Pumpkin recipes. Perfect for game day
- Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili, This black bean pumpkin turkey chili is both healthy and bursting with sweet and spicy flavors thanks to a hint of maple syrup, cinnamon, chili powder & cayenne pepper! Perfect for game day or a clean eating meal prep!
- Roasted pumpkin quinoa salad, Tthe pumpkin is roasted with red onion, cumin, coriander, fennel seeds, and maple, its delicious and you could totally eat it like that as a side dish. The quinoa is dressed with are lots of herbs and spices; mint, coriander, sumac, lemon, and it’s all topped with pomegranates, pepitas, and hazelnuts.
- Pumpkin, spinach, and goat cheese quiche, As easy as a pumpkin quiche! Take pumpkin, goat cheese, and spinach and throw them all together in a quiche. Add some caramelized onions, walnuts, and you’ve got the best vegetarian seasonal quiche!
- Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie, Shepherd’s Pie gets an upgrade for fall – ground turkey, brussels sprouts, and even a little cranberry sauce is topped with luscious pumpkin mashed potatoes in this Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie.
- Maple Balsamic Tempeh Bowls, A comforting fall meal with maple balsamic tempeh, pumpkin coconut rice, and steamed broccoli.
- This easy vegan pumpkin lentil curry with spinach is ready in under 30 minutes. It’s made with coconut milk for a luscious texture and is perfect over rice!
- This cauliflower pumpkin risotto is a delicious autumn side dish! It’s the perfect balance of savory or lightly sweet and is paleo, whole30, and AIP compliant.
- Chinese-style Pumpkin Omelette, I want to share the recipe of a super easy Chinese-style pumpkin omelette today. It has a omelette texture and the shape of a small pizza. The cooking process brings out more of the sweetness from the pumpkin.
Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound extra lean ground turkey (99%)
- 1 medium white onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon red cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- 1 (28 ocan diced tomatoes (preferably no salt added)
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 (15 ocan pumpkin puree (or 1 3/4 cup fresh pumpkin puree)
- 1 (15 ocan black beans, rinsed and drained
- To garnish: cilantro, sour cream (or greek yogurt), guacamole and cheddar cheese
Full recipe is here : Slow Cooker Black Bean Pumpkin Turkey Chili
Roasted pumpkin quinoa salad
Ingredients
For the roasted pumpkin
- 1/4 medium kent pumpkin, or your pumpkin of choice (about 3 cups of chopped pumpkin)
- 1 red onion, cut in to small wedges
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp maple syrup
For the salad
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 big handful mint
- 1 big handful coriander
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced, or to taste
- 1 tsp sumac
To garnish
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 1 tbsp dry roasted pepitas
- 1 tbsp dry roasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
Full recipe is here: Roasted pumpkin quinoa salad
Pumpkin, spinach, and goat cheese quiche
Ingredients
FOR THE DOUGH:
- 1 stick (125g) unsalted butter, diced
- 1½ cup (180g) all-purpose flour + extra for dusting
- 2 Tablespoons cold water (or more if needed)
FOR THE FILLING:
- 30 oz (800 g) pumpkin, cut into large pieces
- 1–2 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- 2 cups (450g) fresh spinach
- Salt & pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 7 oz (200g) goat cheese
- 1/2 cup (65g) nuts
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Full recipe is here: Pumpkin, spinach and goat cheese quiche
Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie
Ingredients
- 4 cups russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 cup baby Swiss cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 6 tbsp butter divided
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 3 slices bacon chopped
- 1/2 yellow (or sweet) onion chopped
- 2 cups fresh brussles sprouts stems removed and sliced
- 1 lb 99% fat free ground turkey
- 1 cup chicken or turkey broth
- 1/3 cup jellied cranberry sauce
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
Full recipe is here: Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie
Maple Balsamic Tempeh Bowls
INGREDIENTS
- 16 oz (2 packages) of Lightlife tempeh
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons avocado or olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons tamari
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 2 cups steamed broccoli
- hemp parmesan, for topping
PUMPKIN RICE
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup white rice
- pinch of sea salt
Full recipe is here: Maple Balsamic Tempeh Bowls
Pumpkin Lentil Curry with Spinach
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp red curry paste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup pureed pumpkin
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red lentils (dry)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ¼ – ½ cup toasted salted cashews (optional)
- fresh cilantro (optional)
Full recipe is here: Pumpkin Lentil Curry with Spinach
cauliflower pumpkin risotto. (Paleo, whole30, aip)
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (sub avocado oil)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2.5 cups cauliflower rice (pre-riced, or riced in the food processor)
- 4 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 strips cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 tbsp dried cranberries, unsweetened and not added oils
- 2 tsp parsley, chopped
Full recipe is here: cauliflower pumpkin risotto. (Paleo, whole30, aip)
Chinese-style Pumpkin Omelette
INGREDIENTS
- 3 egg
- 2 cups pumpkin, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 small bunch chives, cut into 2-inch long pieces, about 1 cup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine
- 2 tablespoons oil
- a handful of toasted sesame seeds for topping
- soy sauce for dipping
Full recipe is here: Chinese-style Pumpkin Omelette