Recipes with Pumpkin: Top Popular Recipes 0
Many regard pumpkin only as a decorative vegetable and don’t believe that recipes with pumpkin can actually make for tasty meals. Pumpkin originates from a Greek word, which means something like a large melon. This vegetable comes from the squash family and can be harvested in variety of sizes. The sweet taste of pumpkin makes for delicious appetizers, meals, deserts and even drinks. Recipes with pumpkin in them may not be too popular or well known but many of them sure taste great.
Surprisingly Popular Recipes with Pumpkin
Recipes with Pumpkin - Pumpkin Thai Soup
There is no doubt that the simplicity and the great taste of recipes with pumpkin will be surprising to many people, so lets go down the list and outline some of the top 10 pumpkin recipes usually singled out.
1. Spicy Pumpkin Thai Soup
The spicy Thai recipe explained here goes great with the sweet taste of pumpkin. The spice level is completely in your control but it is recommend to at least keep to a mild level to the get the best of taste out of this pumpkin recipe.
Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon of butter
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 4 chopped shallots
• 1 clove of garlic finely chopped
• 2 small chopped fresh red chilli peppers
• 1 tablespoon of chopped lemon
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 4 cups of chopped pumpkin
• 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (better to have unsweetened)
• 1 bunch basil leaves (the fresher the better)
Directions:
Remember that instead of the traditional use of sour cream, we are going to take advantage of coconut cream for a creamy distinct flavor. Start by heating the oil and butter in a medium saucepan with low heat. Cook the garlic, lemongrass chillies and shallots in oil until the mixture becomes fragrant. Slowly add chicken stock, coconut milk, and pumpkin while stirring until the soup starts to boil. It should be cooked until pumpkin softens. To get a smooth consistency for your spicy pumpkin Thai soup, blend the mixture using a blender and finally serve with your fresh basil leaves.
2. Pumpkin Gnocchi, Gorgonzola and Brown Butter
Recipes with Pumpkin - Pumpkin Gnocchi
The first pumpkin recipe on our list is pumpkin gnocchi mixed with brown Butter. This recipe also features fried sage sauce that goes well with pumpkin gnocchi. You can even prepare this one in Gorgonzola sauce for a truly classic taste. It may surprise people that a simple pumpkin recipe like this could be make quick while leaving you with a taste.
Ingredients:
• 1/4 cup of butter
• Sage leaves (ideally a handful)
• 1 pound of pumpkin already cooked with gnocchi
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Directions:
Melt the butter under medium heat and let it cook until it starts to turn to a light brown color. Add the sage and fry until it gives you a crispy texture. This step should take no longer than a minute or so. Then add your gnocchi, which previously cooked, (boiled) with chopped pumpkin to your favorate consistency. Stir around until all the butter sauce is mixed well. Remove everything from the stove and drizzle the fresh lemon juice right on top. Serve and enjoy this pumpkin recipe.
3. Pumpkin Salad With Spinach Pin Nuts
Recipes with Pumpkin - Pumpkin Spinach Salad
This is a great pumpkin salad that can be added to almost any type of barbecue or even pizza or you can simply have it by itself. This pumpkin salad can serve six people.
Ingredients:
• 600g of peeled butternut pumpkin; (make sure pumpkin is deseeded and cut into wedges)
• 2 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2 tablespoon of honey
• 2 tablespoon of sesame seeds
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 2 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2 tablespoon of wholegrain mustard
• 250g baby spinach leaves
• 175g toasted pine nuts
Directions:
The preparation time for this recipe with pumpkin is about 10 minutes and the cooking time is around half an hour. Start by preheating your oven to 220°C. Drizzle pumpkins with oil and honey, sprinkle with salt and pepper and slowly and place in a single layer on the lined tray into the oven. Pumpkin chops should be cooked for about 25 minutes turning once throughout cooking. Take the pumpkins out of the oven and sprinkle evenly with the sesame seeds. Put back into oven and for 5 minutes for the seeds to lightly toast. Let it cool, drizzle lemon juice, mustard, honey and extra virgin olive oil, along with spinach and enjoy.
4. Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Recipe
Recipes with Pumpkin - Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake
Pumpkin pie cheesecake recipe is a freshly sweet cake recipe that is flavored with vanilla, cinnamon and the wonderful aroma of ginger. It is exactly the kind of pumpkin recipe that will make both kids and adults asking for more slices.
Ingredients:
• 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
• 1/3 cup of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 6 tablespoons of butter (melted)
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (room temperature)
• 3 eggs (slightly beaten)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Directions:
Mix the cookie crumbs, ginger, sugar and butter and press into the bottom of an oven pan. Preheat your oven to 350F (177C) and place the mix in it for roughly five minutes. Mix your eggs in slowly and then add sugar, vanilla, pumpkin puree. After all has been mixed well add the spices. Now pour the mixture into the spring form pans. Bake in a preheated 350F oven until it is set, about 60-70 minutes. Let everything to cool completely before finally chilling the cheesecake in the fridge overnight. Enjoy your pumpkin pie cheesecake recipe the next day.
5. Pumpkin Fritters Recipes
Recipes with Pumpkin - Pumpkin Fritters
Another great recipes make from pumpkin and this time it is Pumpkin fitters for those who enjoy.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup of pumpkin puree
• 1 egg (lightly beaten)
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour (try to use organic)
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of curry powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 4 cups vegetable oil
Directions
Firstly, mix the pumpkin, flour, egg, baking powder, curry powder, and salt in a medium bowl until you get a smooth consistency. Then heat oil in a deep saucepan to 325 F (165C). Put spoonfuls of batter into hot oil and fry until you get a golden brown color, which should take roughly 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain the oil, serve and enjoy immediately.
6. Pumpkin Pancakes Recipes
Recipes with Pumpkin - Pumpkin Pancakes
One of the great recipes with pumpkin is the tasty pumpkin pancake. It is sweet and tasty for every morning and for all kids.
Ingredients:
Recipes with Pumpkin
• 1 1/2 cup of milk
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons of vinegar
• 1 cup of pumpkin puree
• 1 egg
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
Directions:
Using a large bowl, mix the milk, egg, oil, vinegar and the pumpkin. Add in the flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, all of your spices, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a separate bowl. Slowly stir into the pumpkin mixture. Next heat a lightly oiled frying pan over medium high heat. Pour the batter onto the grill, using approximately 1/4 cup for each pancake. Brown you pancakes on both sides until you get the color you like, then all is left is to serve and enjoy.
7. Roasted Pumpkin Quiche with Caramelized Onions
Recipes with Pumpkin - Pumpkin Quiche
Roasted pumpkin quiche is tender and sweet with caramelized onions, while baked with a light crispy and flaky crust.
Ingredients:
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 2 cups of sliced onion
• water as needed
• 1/4 cup olive of oil
• 4 lightly beaten eggs
• 2 cups of chopped pumpkin
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 8 sheets phyllo dough
• 1 cup 10% heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon of thinly sliced sage
• 2 ounces of crumbled gorgonzola cheese
Directions:
Start by heating oil in a pan over medium heat. Add your chopped the onions in the oil. Now reduce the heat to slightly over low (maybe 3 or 4) and add a quarter cup of water. Close the pan and let it cook for about 45 minutes. Don’t forget to stir the mix every now and then . You can add small amounts of water if the pan content goes dry. While onions cook, mix the pumpkin with the olive oil and season it to your liking with salt and pepper. Roast the pumpkin in a preheated 350F (177C) oven until tender, about 30-40 minutes and set aside. Soak a sheet of phyllo pastry with the olive oil and place it into the bottom of a greased pie dish and repeat with the remaining sheets placing them on top. You can now mix the onions, pumpkin, milk, Gorgonzola, eggs and sage and pour it into the crust. Finally bake in a preheated 375F oven until golden brown and set in the center, about 25-45 minutes. Sever and enjoy.
To make this list short we have cut it down to seven, If you know of other great recipes with pumpkin please do share with us below.
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