There’s more to pumpkin than just pumpkin soup – although we love that too! Whether you’re looking for a warming main to share with family and friends, or are searching for a sweet creamy, pumpkin dessert, turn to our collection of the best pumpkin recipes! From traditional pumpkin pie recipes served with a dollop of ice cream, to Maggie Beer’s baked pumpkin served with pumpkin seeds and herbs.
Looking for more vegetarian pumpkin recipes? Or perhaps a potato recipe?
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Slow-cooker coconut pumpkin soup
Coconut milk, red chilli and coriander give this slow cooker pumpkin soup recipe a flavour boost.
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Pumpkin bread
Moist and dense, this spiced pumpkin bread has heat from the chilli flakes and crunch from the pepitas, and is incredibly good warm or toasted and spread with butter.
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Pumpkin curry
Roasted rice and pumpkin curry
The roasted rice powder thickens the sauce and adds a fragrant toasty flavour.
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Chicken and pumpkin lasagne
Everyone loves lasagne! Try my nourishing twist on a family fave.
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Pumpkin ravioli with sage butter
This soft, light butternut pumpkin ravioli with cheese and the earthy herb flavour of sage is truly satisfying.
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Leek and pumpkin risotto
This light, vegetarian risotto is packed with pumpkin, leek and fragrant rosemary, making a flavour-packed and easy family dinner idea when you want to skip the steak.
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Chicken and pumpkin pot pies
These delicious pot pies are a fantastic option for lunch. Small in size but big on taste, they’ll have you wanting more so double the recipe. It’s also suitable for diabetics.
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Pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion
Creamy. nourishing pumpkin gnocchi with broccolini and red onion – a deliciously easy dish perfect for any night of the week!
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Roasted pumpkin risotto
For a hearty winter warmer, this filling roast pumpkin risotto is the way to go. This one’s simmered in white wine and chicken stock and topped with extra pumpkin cubes and parmesan. Divine!
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Brown rice salad with pumpkin
There is nothing boring about this inventive salad. Bold flavours of roast pumpkin, pomegranate seeds and nori with brown rice and a miso dressing will give your view of salads a pleasant refresher.
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Winter vegie bowl
When your body is crying out for a healthy, nourishing lunch or dinner, but the weather is cool, this beautiful winter vegie bowl comes in very handy.
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No-bake gluten-free pumpkin pies
No-bake gluten-free pumpkin pies
These adorable single-serve no-bake pumpkin pies are both refined sugar-free and gluten-free for a healthy dessert that’s naturally sweet with the perfect hint of pumpkin spice.
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Gluten-free pumpkin damper
Damper is an Australian soda bread that travellers would traditionally bake in the coals of a campfire. Here we’ve added delicious pumpkin, and subbed in gluten-free flour so now everyone can have a bite.
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Prawn and vegetable japanese hash browns
Prawn and vegetable japanese hash browns
These modern Asian inspired hash browns are the best tasting yet
20
Vegetable lasagne
This delicious vegetarian lasagne might start out as your Meat-free Monday inspiration but, believe us, it’s just as good on Tuesday for lunch!
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Creamy bacon pumpkin spaghetti
Creamy bacon pumpkin spaghetti
This recipe is great for those who are trying to reduce carbs from their diet.
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Red lentil and pumpkin wraps
To make the perfect lunch you have to start with the perfect wrap. These pumpkin and lentil wraps are so tasty and full of all the goodness!
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Coconut-roasted pumpkin, cauliflower & chilli-lime cashews
Add some brightness to your roast cauliflower and pumpkin with zesty chilli and lime cashews and the fresh, light flavour of coconut.
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Maggie Beer’s baked pumpkin with herbs and pumpkin seeds
Maggie Beer’s baked pumpkin with herbs and pumpkin seeds
Maggie Beer gives baked pumpkin a makeover for your Christmas spread with fresh herbs and a verjuice glaze
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Roast pumpkin dip with spiced chickpeas
Roast pumpkin dip with spiced chickpeas
Spiced chickpeas add texture and flavour to this sweet and tangy roast pumpkin dip
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Turmeric veg with sauerkraut hummus
Turmeric veg with sauerkraut hummus
The ultimate nutrient-packed lunch bowl! Fresh vegies, sauerkraut, nuts & seeds and a vibrant sauerkraut hummus sauce make it hearty and flavorful.
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Chicken, pumpkin and apricot tagine
Chicken, pumpkin and apricot tagine
An aromatic tagine will put warmth into any winter night.
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Pumpkin, capsicum and fetta stuffed mushrooms
Pumpkin, capsicum and fetta stuffed mushrooms
These tasty stuffed mushrooms are packed full of goodness and wonderful texture. They’re great served as a starter for a dinner party with friends.
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Pumpkin spice cake with maple frosting
Pumpkin spice cake with maple frosting
This is a complex and very adult cake that makes an ideal dessert for a special dinner party, or as the centrepiece for a significant celebration.
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Pumpkin tabbouleh
The addition of roasted pumpkin in this delicious tabbouleh dish adds a hearty, flavoursome note to this dish, making it filling enough to enjoy on it’s own as a light lunch or as part of a big dinner spread.
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Cauliflower, pumpkin and split pea curry
Cauliflower, pumpkin and split pea curry
There’s plenty of juice to mop up in this delicious vegetarian curry, we’re not even sure it’s not a soup. Serve with plenty of rice or naan bread to enjoy every last drop.
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Miso broth with tamari pumpkin and noodles
Warm up with this wholesome nourishing miso broth with tamari pumpkin and noodles. The perfect combination for a meat-free dinner idea.
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Bacon, egg and pumpkin feast bruschetta
Bacon, egg and pumpkin feast bruschetta
There is nothing more satisfying than a hearty meal to start the day. This breakfast bruschetta sets a high benchmark.
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Pumpkin and corn quesadilla with fresh tomato salsa
Fresh, wholesome dinners are always the most satisfying! Just like this pumpkin and corn quesadilla dish with fresh tomato salsa – healthy, nourishing and so delicious! Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.
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Pumpkin empanadas
An empanada is a stuffed pastry or bread that is baked or fried. They are often filled with meat, but this spiced pumpkin version is a delicious vegetarian take on this classic Latin American snack food.
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Stir-fried pumpkin, water spinach and tomatoes
Stir-fried pumpkin, water spinach and tomatoes
Light, fresh and tasty, this beautiful vegetarian pumpkin stir-fry is full of nutrients. Enjoy on the side of a dinner spread or on it’s own with some steamed rice.
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Pumpkin scones
If you have any leftover cooked pumpkin, you’re well on your way to a delicious plate of these traditional pumpkin scones. We’ve used a simple, basic recipe here. Sometimes the original really is the best.
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Spiced pumpkin pies with honey & nuts
Spiced pumpkin pies with honey & nuts
We took a traditional pumpkin pie and created individual serves. With drizzles of honey, dolloped cream and a scattering of crushed nuts these delicious pumpkin pies are utterly charming.
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salad of barbecued chorizo, chickpea and pumpkin
An exquisite salad of barbecued chorizo, chickpea and pumpkin with a sweet and sour sherry vinegar dressing.
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Pumpkin and goat’s cheese lasagne with rocket and pepita
Lighten up an Italian classic with this pumpkin and goat’s cheese lasagne with rocket and pepita salad – healthy, fresh, and full of delicious ingredients that work perfectly together.
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Lebanese roasted pumpkin salad
Lebanese roasted pumpkin salad
Looking for delicious and healthy vegetarian dinner ideas? Then don’t go past this wholesome Lebanese roasted pumpkin salad – a tasty and nutritious crowd-pleasing dish!
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Pumpkin and feta free-form tart
This nourishing pumpkin and feta free-form tart makes a healthy and delicious dinner, lunch or tea any day of the week!
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Chai-roasted pumpkin soup with honey walnuts
Chai-roasted pumpkin soup with honey walnuts
Creamy pumpkin soup with an added walnut crunch. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
