Fall is the season of pumpkin picking and carving! But what to do with all the insides of the pumpkins you pick? Sure, you can’t let Fall and the holidays go by without enjoying some pumpkin pie and pastries. But you can also get creative with pumpkin in some delicious savory meals. Just check out these 15 delicious vegan savory pumpkin recipes from the Food Monster App and you’ll be enjoying pumpkin in savory meals all Autumn long!
1. Curried Pumpkin and Chickpea Burgers
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When it comes to burgers, it’s all about the spice. Made from yellow pumpkin, earthy chickpeas and a mixture of warming spices, these Curried Pumpkin and Chickpea Burgers by Ella Suihko are the perfect combo for your barbeque, a game night dinner, or just for that cozy get-together with your friends. Try them with different toppings like greens, pickles, tomatoes, and your favorite sauce.
2. Napoletana Pumpkin With Pasta
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This is a rich tomato sauce and the addition of pumpkin and pine nuts make it deliciously satisfying. You can make this Napoletana Pumpkin With Pasta dish by Olivia Budgen your own by choosing your favourite type of pasta.
3. Spicy Pumpkin Chili
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This Spicy Pumpkin Chili by Sarah and Peter Hagstrom is simply dreamy! It has so many complementary flavors and has just the right amount of kick! You will fall in love.
4. Warm Pumpkin and Artichoke Salad
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Where this Warm Pumpkin and Artichoke Salad by Marie Reginato really illustrates a delicious melding of flavors is in the simplicity of roasted pumpkin. Together the pumpkin and artichoke hearts forge a sweet-earthiness that is unexpectedly balanced by tiny bites of salted capers and crunchy almonds.
5. Creamy Mushroom Skillet with Pumpkin
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Creamy Mushroom Skillet with Pumpkin by Deniz Kilic – the perfect dish for autumn and winter! Here there are both savory and sweet aromas, to warm heart and soul. For this recipe you need no complicated ingredients: mushrooms, (dried) porcini mushrooms, Hokkaido pumpkin, plant-based cream for the creamy base, fresh sage leaves, which harmonize perfectly with the mushrooms and pumpkin.
6. Roast Pumpkin Salad
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Quick and easy Roast Pumpkin Salad by Maryke Wylde – works well as a side dish with roast vegetables. You can prepare in advance and have the cold or warm.
7. Pumpkin Bean Burgers
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Flavor- delicious! These Pumpkin Bean Burgers by Michele Elizabeth are mild tasting from the beans and pumpkin with a spicy after bite kick from the cayenne or chili powder, and ever more spice if you add the optional peppers.
8. Lentil Crumble with Pumpkin Puree
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This unique, warm and invigorating Lentil Crumble with Pumpkin Puree recipe by Valentina Chiappais filling, packed full of protein and so much flavor! You must try it!
9. Stuffed Pumpkin
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This Stuffed Pumpkin by Harriet Porterfield is perfect for a midweek meal or a party with friends, they’re sure to be a talking point at the dinner table. The filling is made with giant cous cous, kale, peppers, pomegranate and cranberries. Spiced with cumin, paprika, oregano, chilli and garlic – they’re SO delicious, with just the right amount of sweet and spice.
10. Pumpkin Ravioli in White Wine Butter Sage Sauce
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Although making your own ravioli takes a bit more work than opening a package, with hard work comes great reward. These tasty Pumpkin Ravioli in White Wine Butter Sage Sauce by Gabrielle St. Claire have pumpkin folded into the dough, which gives them a lovely orange color. Then, they are stuffed with creamy pumpkin purée and vegan Parmesan and cooked until tender. The finishing touch is a delicious white wine butter sauce that is perfectly seasoned with fresh sage. This makes a small serving, so it is the perfect entrée for an intimate gathering or you can double the batch and freeze the rest for later!
11. Pumpkin Puree Sage Risotto
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This creamy Vegan Pumpkin Puree Sage Risotto by is the perfect meal on a rainy day. It’s easy and gluten-free!
12. Jackfruit Pumpkin Slow Cooker Chili
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Jackfruit is the largest tree-borne fruit in the same family as figs. It is commonly seen in Southeast Asian cooking and is often used in sweets like custards and cakes. This Jackfruit Pumpkin Slow Cooker Chili by Laura Nockett is the perfect slow cooker fall dinner! The recipe is vegan, jackfruit is a great meat substitute!
13. Pumpkin Soup with Cashew Cream
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Drinking this Pumpkin Soup with Cashew Cream by Mary Callan is the perfect way to recover from a long winter day. It is packed full of nutrients and is bound to leave you feeling nourished and happy. It is so creamy and flavorful!
14. Pumpkin Risotto
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This Pumpkin Risotto by Phoebe Douglas is the perfect autumnal dish, creamy and indulgent, yet healthy and warming. Sage makes a perfect accompaniment to the pumpkin, while arugula adds that peppery green kick. You could switch up rocket for kale which is also currently in season. And feel free to trade pumpkins for other squashes to your hearts content! So get in the autumn food mood and dig into this!
15. Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo
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In need of some carbs … good carbs? You’ve found the right recipe! It’s no fettuccine Alfredo; it’s better! It’s Creamy Pumpkin Alfredo by Jackie Newgent! You’ll get bonus velvetiness and a boost of color from a mixture of pumpkin puree and vegetable broth. You’ll also love the garlicky accent, crunchy pine nuts, and aromatic fresh basil leaves in this inspired “Alfredo” dish. Pick your favorite pasta shape. Altogether, it’s really, really comforting!
Enjoying these vegan savory pumpkin recipes? You may also like 20 Awesome Fall Recipes That Give You an Excuse to Put Pumpkin in Everything and 15 Perfect Vegan Pumpkin Pie Recipes For Fall! We also highly recommend downloading our Food Monster App, which is available for iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. The app has more than 15,000 plant-based, allergy-friendly recipes, and subscribers gain access to new recipes every day. Check it out!
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