7 recipes with pumpkin and how to cook it so that it is perfect

Autumn arrives and with it pumpkin season begins. At this point we already have several types on the markets such as butternut squash (the one that is shaped like a peanut), Valencian squash (flattened, with green skin) and angel hair squash (round and with marbled skin).

Although they are all sweet we can use them in both savory and sweet dishes, just like we do with carrots for example.

Of the most common varieties, the least sweet are butternut squash, hokkaido, and kabocha. The Valencian pumpkin is usually used to roast and eat as a sweet, and the angel hair pumpkin to make the sweet preparation of the same name and to prepare cakes.

The best pumpkin recipes

There are as many uses for pumpkin in the kitchen as there are varieties of it. I will tell you what they are my favorite vegan pumpkin recipes. Some of them are familiar to you, but others will surprise you.

1. Pumpkin cream

Due to their creamy texture when cooked, pumpkins look great in creams and broths. Use it the same as the potato, peeling it before adding it and cutting it into cubes.

If you want to prevent your cream from being too sweet add other ingredients such as onion, leek, roasted pepper or potato.

2. Pumpkin in stews, stews and stews

pumpkin is a great ingredient for casseroles and casseroles. Try adding it in chunks, just like you would a potato.

The result is a creamier preparation with a touch of sweetness from the pumpkin. To prevent it from being undone, brown it with the sauce before adding the rest of the ingredients and water.

3. Pumpkin croquettes and dumplings

Yes, you read it right, pumpkin croquettes. To prepare this delight, all we have to do is roast, boil or steam the pumpkin, mash it, puree it and incorporate it into the dough you are using to make croquettes or dumplings. That is, make them the same as always, but adding your pumpkin puree to the dough. In another article I will tell you how to prepare pumpkin and leek croquettes, along with my five best tricks to get a good vegan croquette.

4. Pumpkin garnishes

We can make the typical roast potato garnish with olive oil, rosemary, garlic, etc., also adding pumpkin. Make the pieces similar in size to those of potato and bake it all together.

5. Pasta with pumpkin

We can do pumpkin paste from the roasted pumpkin, mixing it with flour and giving it the desired shape. We can also use the pumpkin to fill homemade pasta such as ravioli or pasta bags.

6. Pumpkin jam

Can prepare a pumpkin jam quickly and easily. Make it the same as any other, but adding the already roasted pumpkin at the beginning. You just have to remember to add a little lemon and apple that provide pectin and in no time it will be sweet and ready to pack.

7. Pumpkin cake and other sweets

You can take advantage of the natural sweetness of the pumpkin to make cakes, breads, pancakes and all kinds of desserts. Be creative!

To further enhance its flavor, roast the pumpkin before using it. Mash it by hand with a fork and add it to your cakes and biscuits. It acts as a liquid, retains moisture, gives color and also a lot of flavor.