Easy Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin isn't just for fall—it's a rich, comforting ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes year-round. Here are some easy pumpkin recipes to bring this versatile vegetable into your meals.

➡ Pumpkin Soup Recipe

↪ Ingredients

1 small pumpkin, peeled and chopped

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups vegetable broth

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 tablespoon olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)

↪ Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. Add chopped pumpkin, cumin, ginger, salt, and pepper, then stir to coat the pumpkin.

4. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

5. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until pumpkin is tender.

6. Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to purée the soup.

7. Stir in cream (if using), adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

➡ Pumpkin Bread Recipe

↪ Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 cup canned pumpkin puree

2 eggs

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

↪ Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.

2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

3. In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sugars, eggs, oil, and vanilla.

4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.

6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Let cool before slicing and serving.

➡ Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe

↪ Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree

1 egg

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

↪ Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

2. In another bowl, combine pumpkin, egg, milk, butter, and vanilla.

3. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined.

4. Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease.

5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown on both sides.

6. Serve with maple syrup or whipped cream.

➡ Pumpkin Risotto Recipe

↪ Ingredients

1 small pumpkin, peeled and cubed

1 cup Arborio rice

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1/2 cup white wine

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon butter

Salt and pepper to taste