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15 Fresh Pumpkin Recipes That Go Beyond Pie

Updated September 11, 2019
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Though pumpkin pie is a perennially popular fall dessert, it's not the only way to make good use of this colorful fruit. To that end, we're sharing a selection of recipes made with fresh pumpkin to prepare during the fall and into winter.

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As September turns into October, you may be doing all sorts of things with pumpkin in your home: carving and decorating them with the kids, painting gourds for unique fall décor, or, perhaps more importantly, harnessing the fruit's robust flavor in the kitchen while it's in season. Though you may wait until mid October to put out your Jack-o'-Lantern, you don't have to wait as long to put pumpkin to work in your kitchen—the fruit actually begins to ripen in September. Local farmers will continue to offer succulent, fleshy pumpkins throughout autumn, and since they hold up so well, you can often find them at local markets well into winter. 

The best pumpkins for cooking are very different from those you would choose to decorate. The ubiquitous field pumpkin—which is the most common variety used in carving jack-o'-lanterns—has watery, stringy flesh and isn't recommended for eating. Whether you're choosing to bake a classic pumpkin pie or simmering a large pot of pumpkin soup, you'll want to ask for sugar pumpkins or cheese pumpkins at a local market. They're just as widely available, but they're much better suited to cooking and baking thanks to their dense, sweet flesh.

In their original form, pumpkins can keep for up to a month in a cool spot in your kitchen. If you want to continue cooking and baking fresh pumpkin dishes closer to the holidays, keep the pumpkin whole and store it in a cool cellar. That way it can retain its freshness for up to three months. Once you've cut into them a pumpkin, however, the pieces should be wrapped tightly and refrigerated; you have up to five days to use both the flesh and seeds. 

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Roasted Pumpkin

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Our recipe for basic roasted pumpkin is simple and very versatile. You can eat the sweet, fibrous flesh straight out of the shell with some olive oil, salt, and pepper, or you can get creative and use the roasted pumpkin flesh for purée or scope out the flesh and use it for Mashed Pumpkin with Cumin and Maple.

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Mashed Potatoes with Pumpkin and Greens

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Give mashed potatoes a colorful, healthy upgrade by adding pumpkin and chard to the mix.

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Sugar Pumpkin Pasta with Garlic and Walnuts

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So very fall! This whole-wheat pasta dish is hearty, not heavy, and full of flavor thanks to cubes of roasted sugar pumpkin, plenty of garlic, toasted walnuts, and a touch of umami from anchovies. Sure, you can skip the anchovies if you must, but we think you'll find they add so much flavor to the finished dish.

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Beef, Pumpkin, and Shiitake Soup

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Starring sugar pie pumpkin or calabaza, this slowly simmered soupy stew is easy to make. It takes just 15 minutes of prep. When the beef chuck or neck bones are fork-tender, you add the vegetables that won't need long to cook. Fresh basil and a splash of fish sauce are not to be skipped for serving—the latter adds an exceptional hint of umami flavor.

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Pumpkin Pie

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We're sneaking a pie in to this collection of fresh pumpkin recipes because it's just so good. Traditional pumpkin pie gains depth of flavor with roasted fresh pumpkin and just the right amount of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Make extra purée and freeze it so you can enjoy pumpkin desserts throughout the season.

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Pumpkin and Pecorino Gratin

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Sugar-pumpkin purée is seasoned simply with salt and pepper, then baked under a crown of crunchy breadcrumbs and Romano cheese. This casserole makes a magnificent side dish with roast chicken or pork or a fabulous vegetarian entrée.

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Roasted Squash, Apple, and Cipollini Onion Salad

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Though the recipe title says "squash," this recipe can and should be made with sugar pumpkin. It's a hearty winter salad with mellow roasted vegetables and apples contrasting with the peppery watercress.

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Roasted Pumpkin Soup

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Fresh pumpkin is roasted with onion and shiitake mushrooms, then puréed to make a creamy (but cream-free!) soup. An immersion blender makes quick work of this simple, hearty meal.

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Smoky Braised Pumpkin

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Fresh pumpkin is simmered with tomatoes, Swiss chard, roasted tomatoes, and smoky chipotle-tomatillo salsa. Serve this flavorful dish alongside grilled or roasted meat or over rice as a main course.

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Coconut, Fish, and Pumpkin Stew

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This lively one-pot dinner features coconut milk, cod,  pumpkin (or calabaza), baby spinach, and a touch of chile for a hearty and healthy meal.

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Roasted Pumpkin with Shallots and Sage

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Sweet, tender sugar pumpkin is roasted with olive oil, sage, and shallots for an easy side dish on its own or tossed with rice, couscous, or pasta. In place of sage, you could use another robust herb, such as thyme, rosemary, or oregano.

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White Bean and Sausage Stew in Pumpkin Bowls

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All dressed up for a fabulous fall dinner party, this hearty stew is baked in sugar pumpkins. A combination of navy beans, turkey sausage, mushrooms, carrots, leeks, potatoes, and peas makes a delicious, hearty meal.

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Pumpkin Gnocchi with Mushrooms

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These tender gnocchi are made with just three ingredients: baked pumpkin purée, flour, and Parmesan cheese. They're tossed with a sauce of chanterelle mushrooms, sage, and cream just before serving.

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Pumpkin Dip

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For sheer good looks, a stuffed sugar pumpkin is hard to beat. Here, we use it as the dish for an easy dip, the sweetness of the pumpkin purée is balanced by rosemary and roasted garlic. Serve with crunchy breadsticks and raw vegetables for scooping. 

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Rigatoni with Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese

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This easy, satisfying pasta dish is full of tender roast pumpkin and tangy goat cheese. For an even quicker dinner, roast the pumpkin ahead of time and heat it up just before tossing with the rigatoni.

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