Pumpkin Recipes

Embracing Pumpkin: Delicious Recipes You’ll Love

In recent years, I’ve developed a deep love for all things pumpkin—from fashion to food. While I wasn’t a fan of pumpkin’s taste in the past, over time I’ve come to appreciate its versatility, especially in autumn and winter dishes. In fact, there’s a famous Turkish dessert with pumpkin that my family traditionally made, but I wasn’t a fan back then. Now, however, it’s one of my favorite desserts to enjoy and make myself.

Pumpkin isn’t just for savory dishes—it’s also perfect for sweet treats. From creamy pumpkin soup to indulgent pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin offers endless possibilities. In this post, I’ll share my favorite pumpkin recipes that highlight the unique flavors of this versatile vegetable.

Pumpkin Soup Recipe: Creamy & Comforting

Ingredients:

• 1.5 – 2 kg pumpkin
• 100 gr ricotta cheese
• 1 onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili flakes
• 1 tbsp ginger (peeled and finely chopped)
• 900 ml water

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).
2. Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds. Drizzle with olive oil, ground cumin, and chili flakes.
3. Roast the pumpkin for 45 minutes or until it becomes tender and soft.
4. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté the onion with salt until golden.
5. Add garlic, ginger, and chili flakes to the pan, and cook for a couple of minutes.
6. Pour in the water, bring it to a gentle simmer, and then remove from heat.
7. Add the roasted pumpkin to the saucepan and blend until smooth with a hand blender.
8. Return the soup to low heat, add ricotta cheese, and stir until creamy. Serve hot!

Tip: For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of coconut milk!

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Pumpkin Spice Latte: A Cozy Autumn Drink

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp pumpkin puree
• 250 ml milk
• 30 ml espresso or strong coffee
• Pinch of pumpkin spice

Instructions:

1. In a heatproof mug, combine pumpkin puree, espresso, and pumpkin spice.
2. Heat the milk in a saucepan until steaming.
3. Pour the milk into the mug and stir well to combine.
4. Enjoy your homemade pumpkin spice latte!

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Creamy Pumpkin Pasta: A Comforting Meal

Ingredients:

• 350 g pasta
• 500 g pumpkin
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• Olive oil
• 50-100 ml coconut milk or whole milk
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 onion
• 40 g grated parmesan

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a frying pan and sauté onions with salt until translucent.
2. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Meanwhile, cook the pumpkin in boiling salted water for 15 minutes, then blend with a little milk until smooth.
4. Combine the pumpkin puree with tomato puree in the frying pan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Cook the pasta, then toss with the pumpkin sauce, parmesan, and reserved pasta water. Serve warm.

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Pumpkin Pie Muffins: A Sweet Treat

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 4 tsp pumpkin spice
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 cups applesauce
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp almond extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven and grease a muffin tin.
2. Mix eggs, sugar, pumpkin puree, applesauce, olive oil, and almond extract in a bowl.
3. Add pumpkin spice, flour, and baking powder to the mixture and stir until smooth.
4. Pour the mixture into the muffin tin and bake for 25-30 minutes.

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Pumpkin, Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni: Savory and Hearty

Ingredients:

• 450 g pumpkin puree
• 250 g chopped spinach
• 400 g ricotta cheese
• 2/3 cup grated parmesan
• 4 fresh lasagna sheets
• Fresh basil leaves
• 1 red onion
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).
2. Mix pumpkin puree with water, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Pour half of the pumpkin mixture into a baking dish.
4. In another bowl, combine spinach, ricotta, basil, and half of the parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Cut the lasagna sheets into halves, then fill each with the ricotta mixture and roll them up.
6. Arrange the cannelloni in the baking dish, cover with the remaining pumpkin mixture, and bake for 45-50 minutes.

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Pumpkin Brownies: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dessert

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp butter
• ½ cup pumpkin puree
• 150 g flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).
2. Melt the butter and chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs with brown sugar, then mix in pumpkin puree and the melted chocolate.
4. Add cocoa powder, flour, vanilla, and baking powder, and stir until combined.
5. Pour the batter into a baking pan and bake for 25 minutes.

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