The Great Pumpkin
Let’s squash the idea that pumpkins are only good for carving—and for pies! There’s a bushel of ways to use pumpkins and other autumn/winter squash in meals and snacks. While pumpkin is great in a muffin or cookie at this time of year, here are three gourd-geous ways to feature it to mix things up: A main dish curry, a hearty soup, and an unexpected smoothie.
Pumpkin Curry Vegetable Sauté
This recipe serves squash two ways: Cubes of butternut squash and a zesty curry sauce made with pureed pumpkin! With cauliflower, chickpeas, mushrooms, and green peas, it’s a flavor- and nutrition-packed vegetarian meal served over wholegrain brown rice.
Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, and Apple Bisque
If the essence of fall could get blended into a soup, it’d be this one! Pumpkin, sweet potatoes, apples, apple cider, cinnamon, and thyme come together for a hot and hearty ode to the season.
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Are you experiencing blender boredom when it comes to smoothie ideas? Pump(kin) up your next smoothie with this recipe that’s both delicious—and easy as pie!
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.