The Great Pumpkin
Cooler temps. Fall. Halloween. October is a season for many things, but pumpkin (and pumpkin spice) reigns supreme! While carving pumpkins is great fun, there are more ways to take advantage of this gourd-geous fall fruit by celebrating it for breakfast, lunch, dinner—and dessert. Give these recipes a try.
Cinnamon Pumpkin Oatmeal
Pump up your morning routine! Stir in a little canned pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and a touch of brown sugar to cooked whole-grain oats and you get a breakfast fit for the season.
Pumpkin Sweet Potato Apple Bisque
Who wouldn’t want to sit down to a lunch with this savory-and-sweet soup as the centerpiece? This recipe calls for onions, thyme, apple cider, canned pumpkin, sweet potatoes, apples, and a bit of cinnamon. Finish it with sautéed apples, a dollop of plant-based (or dairy) cream, and fresh herbs.
Pumpkin Curry Vegetable Saute
Looking for a meatless dinner? Butternut squash, cauliflower, chickpeas, mushrooms, and other plant-powered ingredients get sauteed and simmered in a homemade curry spice mixture thickened and flavored with pumpkin for a zesty punch.
Cilantro Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Swap in cilantro for the typical basil and pumpkin seeds for pine nuts and you get this flavorful new twist on pesto! Stir it into whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, or scrambled eggs. Spread it on sandwiches. Or whisk it into a vinaigrette for your new favorite salad dressing.
Pumpkin Spice Blondies
Sweetened with maple syrup, these blondies have everything you’d expect from the name—plus a secret or two (or three)! The recipe calls for white beans, a little vinegar, and oats for a fiber-rich, lightened-up dessert.
Note: Since everyone’s health history and nutritional needs are so different, please make sure that you talk with your doctor and a registered dietitian to get advice about the diet and exercise plan that‘s right for you.