20 Savory Pumpkin Recipes You Have To Try
Who says pumpkin has to get all sweetened up to be good? Not us! We've rounded up our best savory pumpkin ideas to make this fall. In this collection of our best savory pumpkin recipes, you'll find satisfying autumnal dishes that leave out the sugar but bring on the spice. These rich, earthy recipes are just right for chilly weather.
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Thai Pumpkin Soup
Allrecipes community member kittenbrain had great advice for using lemongrass in this soup: "Take a spike of lemongrass, hammer it to release the flavor, add to the oil and remember to strain it out in the end." Read the rest of her smart tips here.
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Pumpkin Crepes with Fontina Cheese Sauce
"This savory crepe recipe makes a nice first course to any meal," says Kim's Cooking Now. "You can change up the cheese, but make sure it's a good melting cheese, such as Gouda, Asiago, Gruyere, or provolone."
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Pumpkin Soup
"Super yummy and super easy. I added a shake or two each of ginger and nutmeg...just enough to intensify the flavor of the soup. I also added the cream to taste, which was about half of the listed amount." — Kristy
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Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup
This vegan version of pumpkin soup is rich with coconut oil and coconut milk instead of butter and cream.
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Pumpkin Ravioli with Hazelnut Cream Sauce
How decadent is this restaurant-worthy dinner? Ravioli is stuffed with an aromatic pumpkin filling, then coated with a simple cream sauce.Â
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Moroccan Vegetable Soup
"I love this soup. Great on a cold rainy day. I add cayenne pepper to bowl right before serving and it adds a nice heat profile." — Jamison
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Potato and Pumpkin Gratin
"A bit of a twist from your standard au gratin potatoes ... layers of thinly sliced potatoes and pumpkin combined with Swiss Gruyere and a hint of thyme make for a tasty and elegant side dish," says recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Kim's Cooking Now.
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Pumpkin and Tofu Miso Soup
"This was quite good.. a little more seasoning added for my tastes. Pickled ginger is really a must for this." — Linda T
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Chef John's Pumpkin-Braised Pork
"If you're looking for a fun, and very seasonably appropriate way to cook some pork shoulder, I can't think of a better, or more beautiful one, which is why I really hope you give this a try soon," says recipe creator Chef John.
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Cazuela de Vaca (Beef and Pumpkin Stew)
Several community members swapped out the pumpkin for butternut squash instead. As gescudero explains, "South American 'pumpkin' is completely different from North American Pumpkin. It is sweeter and much softer, more a squash really."
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Savory Pumpkin Pasta Sauce
Take your boring pasta dinner up a notch with this creamy, spicy, and surprisingly simple pumpkin sauce.Â
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Roasted Pumpkin with Root Vegetables and Broccoli
Made with roasted pumpkin, beets, and sweet potatoes, this seasonal medley works well as a side dish or entree.Â
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Spicy Pumpkin Chili
"WOW this was so good ,the smell really reminded me of a crisp fall day." — faye
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Pumpkin Lobster Mac and Cheese
Just in case you're fresh outta lobster, you can use crab meat instead. That's what Sally Campbell Taylor did.
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Pumpkin Chipotle Pasta Sauce
Chipotle peppers and pumpkin team up  in a spicy sauce that you can put on anything. Try it over cheese ravioli or gnocchi.
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Roast Pumpkin and Feta Risotto
"A winner...literally! I'm a college student and my dorm sponsored a cooking contest for dishes using fresh pumpkin, so I entered this one, and I won 1st prize, a mini iPod!" — Mallory
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Savory Sausage Sun-Dried Tomato and Pumpkin Bread Pudding
"Cheesy, crispy, crunchy and warm," says recipe creator RusticJoyfylFood. "This savory bread pudding is an unexpected and delightful way to use pumpkin. The addition of sausage makes it a main course or a hearty side dish."
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Pumpkin Cheese Tarts with Pecans and Cinnamon Sea Salt
"These were pretty yummy. Definitely a different use of pumpkin than I am used to. Certainly are a pretty little appetizer." — Rae
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Savory Pumpkin Hummus
"I used 1 can garbanzo & 1 can pumpkin. Once everything was blended, I added cayenne to my liking. Great recipe! Simply, yummy, healthy." — heather
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Pumpkin Lasagna
Try this fall-inspired twist on a classic comfort food. It's a labor of love, but it's well worth the extra effort.Â
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More Inspiration
Try one of our Healthiest Pumpkin Recipes. Plus, explore our entire collection of Pumpkin Recipes.Â