These sweet and savory pumpkin recipes celebrate fall’s favorite ingredient in everything from cozy pastas and soups to sweet treats. If you’re looking for unique, wholesome recipes using pumpkin, there is something here for every occasion.

Why You’ll Love these Pumpkin Recipes

• Endless variety: This collection of recipes goes way beyond pumpkin bread with cozy pasta and casseroles, soups, tacos, and even pizza. There is something here for every fall craving!
• The best of sweet + savory. Pumpkin’s mild flavor makes it incredibly versatile, pairing just as well with warm spices and maple as it does with cheese, beans, and rustic herbs.
• Plenty of wholesome options. Many of these recipes feature nourishing ingredients like whole-grains, vegetables, legumes, and protein for feel-good fall cooking. Pumpkin itself is actually a fabulous source of fiber and immune-supportive vitamins and minerals.

Pumpkin is truly the MVP ingredient of fall cooking. It effortlessly adds creaminess, moisture, and subtle sweetness to both sweet and savory recipes.

I use it to bulk up soup broths and pasta sauces, complement the creaminess of beans in tacos and enchiladas, and even use it as the base of fall pizzas.

Pumpkin puree and pumpkin seeds are also a fabulous source of nutrition. Pumpkin puree provides fiber and a good dose of vitamins A and C. Pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium and provide protein and heart-healthy fats.

As we head into fall, there is no better time to explore just how versatile pumpkin can be. Let me know in the comments below which recipe you’re most excited to try first!

Savory Pumpkin Dinner Recipes

Pumpkin has a mild, earthy flavor that works beautifully in savory dishes. These recipes are perfect for both fall entertaining and cozy weeknights.

Pumpkin Soups

Pumpkin puree is an MVP ingredient in creating the creamiest, heartiest soups and stews. These recipes are warming, nourishing, and freezer-friendly.

Pumpkin Breakfast Recipes

These recipes are nourishing enough to start your day, delivering whole-grains, protein, and fiber. They’re also fabulous for energizing mid-day snacks!

Pumpkin Desserts and Sweet Treats

Secretly healthier sweet treats we look forward to making every fall. These recipes are easy enough for beginning bakers, and always a favorite among family and friends.

Tips for Cooking with Pumpkin

• Choose 100% pumpkin puree. When using canned pumpkin, look for pure pumpkin puree over pumpkin pie filling, which already contains sugar and spices.
• Use leftovers in clever ways. Since many recipes won’t use an entire can of pumpkin, put leftovers to use in oatmeal, smoothies, yogurt bowls, and sauces for a nutrient boost.
• Freeze what you can’t use. Portion leftovers into small airtight containers or an ice cube tray (my personal favorite!) so you can thaw smaller portions for future recipes.

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