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16 tasty pumpkin recipes

Roasted, baked, blitzed or in a soup - we've got you covered! - by Eunice Oh
  • 29 Jul 2022

Roasted, baked or blitzed by a stick blender, pumpkin is one versatile ingredient that plays a star role in winter recipes.

WATCH: Pumpkin, Ginger And Chia Seed Loaf

The humble pumpkin can be enjoyed beyond a bowl of piping soup. Think fluffy scones, cheesy pies or even mac n cheese. Yum!

Do you normally choose to cook with the Kent variety, butternut or Queensland blue - whatever you choose, we've rounded up the best pumpkin recipes to serve at your next dinner party.

Here, we've rounded up our 16 best pumpkin recipes.

1. Roasted pumpkin, spinach and feta slice

Roasted pumpkin, spinach and feta slice

There's good reason why this recipe is one of our most popular. Delicious the night you make it, even better as leftovers for lunch the next day. Click here for the recipe.

2. Quick pumpkin soup

Quick pumpkin soup

Just pop butternut cubes in the microwave with stock, cook for 20 minutes, puree and you’re done! Too easy! Click here for the recipe.

3. Spice-roasted pumpkin

Spice-roasted pumpkin

Add a tasty twist to this side dish with sweet cinnamon, hot chilli, cool yoghurt and crunchy nuts. Click here for the recipe.

4. Pumpkin scones

Pumpkin scones

Lady Florence Bjelke-Petersen first made these popular in Australia and she was certainly 'scone' to a good thing. Click here for the recipe.

5. Pumpkin filo pie

Mexican chicken with roasted pumpkin

A perfect meat-free meal for the family, this tasty tray bake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Click here for the recipe.

6. Roasted pumpkin, basil and parmesan muffins

Roasted pumpkin, basil and parmesan muffins

These muffins are irresistible served warm or tucked into lunch boxes to give the kids a sneaky serve of vegies! Click here for the recipe.

7. Pumpkin mac 'n' cheese

Pumpkin mac 'n' cheese

While it's hard to beat a classic macaroni cheese recipe which combines cheese, butter, and macaroni, this spicy pumpkin spin-off is worth a try. Click here for the recipe.

8. Thai-style pumpkin and prawn soup

Thai-style pumpkin and prawn soup

This fragrant broth brings the heat of Asia to your dinner table, so you can feel cosy despite the weather outside. Click here for the recipe.

9. Roast pumpkin gnocchi with lemon-herb butter

Roast pumpkin gnocchi with lemon-herb butter

Savour the light sweetness of roasted pumpkin as the base of this wonderful gnocchi with a super-simple citrusy butter. Click here for the recipe.

10. Pumpkin, chicken and feta quesadillas

Pumpkin, chicken and feta quesadillas

Have a bag of soft tortillas on the kitchen counter? Why not make some crunchy and toasty quesadillas. Fill them with hearty pumpkin, protein and some feta for a flavourful yet filling lunch. Click here for the recipe.

11. Spinach, pumpkin and ricotta cannelloni

Spinach, pumpkin and ricotta cannelloni

Who doesn't love eating Italian for dinner? This tasty low-calorie dish is one the whole family will adore. Click here for the recipe.

12. Roast pumpkin soup with Thai flavours

Roast pumpkin soup with Thai flavours

A flavoursome and different take on an Aussie favourite by BHG's Karen Martini. Click here for the recipe.

13. Roasted mushroom, pumpkin, cheese and egg tart

13. Roasted mushroom, pumpkin, cheese and egg tart

Giving meat the elbow has never tasted so good, yet it’s the quiche-like texture that makes this tart stand out from the crowd. Click here for the recipe.

14. Roasted pumpkin salad with candied chilli pecans

pumpkin

It’s roast veg and salad in one. Impress your guests with this show-stopping side that not only looks great but has a punch of flavour too! Click here for the recipe.

15. Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake

Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake

Put a sumptuous spin on cheesecake by adding mashed pumpkin, then layer with glossy chocolate, top with pecans and cut into nifty bite-sized bars. Click here for the recipe.

16. Pumpkin pine nut and chilli pesto tart

pumpkin tart

Pair pumpkin and a pesto with punch to bake this terrific tart, then put chilli on top for extra zing! Click here for the recipe.

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