Five Ways With… Pumpkin

Nothing says it’s the fall like pumpkins, and they aren’t just for Thanksgiving pies! This gourd-like squash is versatile enough to star in any sweet or savory dish, and excels in showing off a little bit of both. For instance, roasted pumpkin and caramelized onions shine in Caramelized Pumpkin Soup, with a touch of cayenne offsetting the vegetables' sweetness. Roasted pumpkin makes another appearance in Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa, a simple side dish that is packed with protein and fall flavor. Greens gets more than a boost in color in Spiced Pumpkin Salad, a mix of arugula, roasted pumpkin, sliced radishes, sweet red pepper and a light olive oil, salt and pepper dressing. 

Caramelized Pumpkin Soup 

• 2 small pumpkins, about 3 lbs
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 sweet red peppers
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium spanish onion
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes
• 1 cinnamon
• Salt and pepper to taste

 

Roasted Pumpkin Quinoa

• 2 small pumpkins, about 3 lbs
• 2 cups cups quinoa, rinsed
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/ 2 tablespoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon ground ancho chile

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Spiced Pumpkin Salad  

• 1 pumpkin (about 1.5 lbs)
• 4 cups packed arugula
• 1 radish, thinly sliced
• 1 sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Sea salt and pepper to taste

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Pumpkin Churro Bites

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar (plus 2 more tablespoons)
• 1/4 cup panela grated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup coconut milk

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 pound room temperature unsalted butter
• 1 cup grated panela
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup golden raisins