Very few things signify the beginning of fall like pumpkin-flavored items popping up in our favorite supermarkets, restaurants, and bars. All of us are familiar with pumpkin pies and pumpkin spice lattes, but have you ever thought about adding pumpkin to your favorite pasta dish? How about a pizza, a bowl of hummus, or even a chipotle burger packed with this healthy, delicious treat?
Whether or not you have a whole pumpkin to square, a can of pumpkin puree, or just a little bit of pumpkin left over after making your favorite dessert, we have a recipe for you!
Pumpkin Goat Cheese Fettuccine Alfredo
Only have a little bit of pumpkin puree left over after making your favorite pie? Use it in this easy-to-make recipe. Even though it only takes half an hour to make, the goat cheese, crispy sage, and pumpkin pie spice will surely impress even the toughest critics!
Roasted Pumpkin, Fennel, And Peach Salad
It may take a little while for the roasted pumpkin to reach its optimal crispness, but it'll be worth the wait.
Pumpkin Brie Quesadillas
A pinch of cayenne pepper adds a kick to this quick snack!
Pumpkin Chili
We've all heard of bread bowls, but what about a pumpkin bowl? Pumpkin puree along with pumpkin beer give an innovative twist to this classic, comfort food.
Parmesan, Pumpkin, And Spinach Quinoa
Perfect for Meatless Mondays, this healthy, cheesy dish only takes half an hour to prepare.
Pumpkin Pizza
Who needs tomato sauce when you have pumpkin puree? Freshly grated havarti and parmesan cheese will make turn this simple recipe into one of your favorite fall dishes!
Roasted Garlic and Rosemary Pumpkin Hummus
Your new, favorite autumn dip! Try not to eat it all in one sitting.
Pumpkin Ravioli
Pecans, sage browned butter, and parmesan -- what more could you ask for? Impress a special someone with this recipe made for two.
Chipotle Pumpkin Veggie Burgers
With pumpkin puree, chipotle peppers, and fresh avocado, you won't even miss the meat in this tasty burger!
Pumpkin Fries
Needs some fries to go with the above meal? Using a few, simple ingredients, you can make these fries sweet, salty, or spicy.
Pumpkin Soup With Ginger Cream
This pumpkin bisque recipe, brought to us by the Culinary Institute of America, highly recommends using pumpkin pieces instead of canned pumpkin puree. It's worth it.
Pumpkin Coconut Curry
Perfect for cold weather, this curry will warm you up as you unwind after a long day at work.
Pumpkin Salsa
Jalapenos, red pepper chili flakes, and pumpkin pie spice will send your taste buds on a journey. Who knows, maybe it would be a nice topping on the pumpkin brie quesadillas?