Canned pumpkin ideas?

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kittyinaz
kittyinaz Posts: 300 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Does anyone have any savory canned pumpkin uses? I have heard of a pumpkin curry soup but that's about it. I was hoping to use some of the canned pumpkin I have as a side dish tonight for dinner.
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  • boogiewoman1
    boogiewoman1 Posts: 39
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    pumpkin whipped with coolwhip. sweet treat.
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
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    Canned pumpkin + 1 box Pillsbury sugar free devil's food cake mix (just those 2 things) will make 24 mini cupcakes at 66 calories each. My kids scarf them down.
  • Tracey0013
    Tracey0013 Posts: 154 Member
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    My family really likes pumpkin pancakes :) the recipe makes a lot and they are easy to freeze :)

    http://www.chef-in-training.com/2011/07/pumpkin-pancakes.html
  • MammaMartine
    MammaMartine Posts: 3
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    interesting that your question was for "savory" pumpkin recipes --- i hadn't considered that

    so i looked around and i found this: http://12most.com/2011/10/18/12-savory-pumpkin-recipes/
    12 Most Savory Pumpkin Recipes

    several of the recipes simply suggest switching canned pumpkin for tomato paste, and adjusting the herbs/spices accordingly

    i can't wait to try a couple myself!

    thanks for the challenging question

    - Martine
  • MelGetty
    MelGetty Posts: 1 Member
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    It's not the most sophisticated thing- I empty the can into a bowl and freeze it until thick. Then I sprinkle cinnamon on top and eat it like ice cream.
  • kittyinaz
    kittyinaz Posts: 300 Member
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    interesting that your question was for "savory" pumpkin recipes --- i hadn't considered that

    so i looked around and i found this: http://12most.com/2011/10/18/12-savory-pumpkin-recipes/
    12 Most Savory Pumpkin Recipes

    several of the recipes simply suggest switching canned pumpkin for tomato paste, and adjusting the herbs/spices accordingly

    i can't wait to try a couple myself!

    thanks for the challenging question

    - Martine

    Thanks!!

    And thanks for the sweet versions, too guys. I just was hoping to get some more dinner friendly recipes vs dessert. :)
  • tsimmsva
    tsimmsva Posts: 49
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    bump...love all these suggestions!
  • maryb2374
    maryb2374 Posts: 137 Member
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    My family really likes pumpkin pancakes :) the recipe makes a lot and they are easy to freeze :)

    http://www.chef-in-training.com/2011/07/pumpkin-pancakes.html

    These look awesome! Thanks for the link!
  • sk2775
    sk2775 Posts: 703 Member
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    I just made some delish pumpkin chicken chili modified from a recipe on wholefoods.com site. I didn't have turkey so used chicken instead and added in more vegetables and it turned out great and very filling.

    http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/467
  • SueGremlin
    SueGremlin Posts: 1,066 Member
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    I eat canned pumpkin like I would any other squash. I mix some chicken base in it and eat it instead of a starch portion (instead of rice or potatoes).
  • firesoforion
    firesoforion Posts: 1,017 Member
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    I read a recipe once about pumpkin risotto (didn't try it, and don't have it, but it might be right along what you want) on the whole foods website, I think. It sounded pretty good.

    Also, this recipe suggests pumpkin as a potential substitution for butternut squash, and I'm pretty much obsessed with it, it's sooooooooo good. http://ohsheglows.com/2011/10/24/black-bean-and-butternut-squash-burritos/
  • Sarasari
    Sarasari Posts: 139 Member
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    I put a TLBS or two in my coffee with almond milk and cinnamin,nutmeg.
  • irisheyez718
    irisheyez718 Posts: 677 Member
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    This is an awesome chili recipe from Skinnytaste.com My whole family loved it! Even my picky 5 year old granddaughter.

    Crock Pot Turkey White Bean Pumpkin Chili
    Gina's Weight Watcher Recipes
    Servings: 9 • Serving Size: 1 cup • Old Points: 3 pts • Points+: 5 pts
    Calories: 182.6 • Fat: 2.3 g • Protein: 23.3 g • Carb: 10.9 g • Fiber: 8.8 g • Sugar: 2.1
    Sodium: 429.8 (without salt)


    Ingredients:

    cooking spray (I use my misto)
    2 lb 99% lean ground turkey
    1/2 tsp olive oil
    1 small onion, chopped
    3 garlic cloves, minced
    1 tsp chili powder, to taste
    2 bay leaves
    2 tsp cumin
    1 tsp oregano
    2 (15 oz cans) of white northern or navy beans, rinsed and drained
    15 oz can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
    4.5 oz canned chopped green chile
    2 cups low sodium, fat free chicken broth
    fat free sour cream for topping (optional)
    chopped cilantro and chives for topping (optional)
    salt and pepper to taste

    Directions:

    Heat a large heavy saute pan over high heat and lightly spray with oil. Add meat and cook, breaking it up until white, about 5 minutes. Add to crock pot.Add oil to the saute pan, then onions, garlic, sauté about 3 - 4 minutes; add cumin and sauté another minute.
    Add to crock pot. Add beans, pumpkin puree, green chilis, broth, chili powder, oregano, and bay leaves. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Enjoy!
  • bettyboop573
    bettyboop573 Posts: 610 Member
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    Mix it in your oat bran with pumpkin pie spices, chicken pumpkin chilli, muffins :)
  • Anthonydaman
    Anthonydaman Posts: 854 Member
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    It's not the most sophisticated thing- I empty the can into a bowl and freeze it until thick. Then I sprinkle cinnamon on top and eat it like ice cream.
    I am going to try that
  • rudegyal_b
    rudegyal_b Posts: 593 Member
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    try this but with pumpkin instead of butternut, so good!

    http://allrecipes.com/recipe/butternut-squash-kugel-ii/detail.aspx?event8=1&prop24=SR_Title&e11=butternut kugel&e8=Quick Search&event10=1

    i'd skip the noodles
  • mdcjmom
    mdcjmom Posts: 597 Member
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    In the hungry girl cookbook there is a recipe using canned pumpkin to make fudge!
  • ashley67203
    ashley67203 Posts: 95
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    I came up with this recipe and it's pretty good, super healthy:

    http://allrecipes.com/personalrecipe/63070405/vegan-pumpkin-and-chickpea-curry/detail.aspx
  • plt55
    plt55 Posts: 111 Member
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    Take 1/2 cup pumpkin,3/4 cup egg whites.(I use the kind in cartons) 3pkgs of splenda. a tsp of pumpkin pie spice I pour mine in the littlest glass pie plate makes a thin like cake Microwave 2 min cool top with cool whip for dessert or eat warm no topping for side dish
  • tdrinkard85
    tdrinkard85 Posts: 54
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    search runners world sweet potato muffins and just substitute with pumpkin. Awesome pre or post run fuel.

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