And while the pumpkin deserves to have its moment, the Magic Bullet helps us realize that you can get just as much flavor and seasonal delight out
of other winter squash relatives.
other winter squash dishes: morestomach — autumn harvest soup real simple — coconut rice with winter squash the kitchn — creamy butternut squash orzotto with toasted pecans my recipes — thai butternut soup
You could certainly do pumpkin or
other winter squash here, or straight potatoes (no cauliflower / radish), or green beans and broccoli in the summer.
Turns out, the FDA is lenient when it comes to squash terminology, so it is completely legal for canned pumpkin puree brands to call their products «100 % pure pumpkin», when they may be just a mixture
of other winter squash varieties (good in their own right, but still, where's the pumpkin?).
Pumpkin and
other winter squash is such a natural paring with ravioli.
Though I won't tell on you if you decide to use
some other winter squash, maybe a nice Red Kabocha Squash or Sweet Dumpling Squash or any of the other great varieties of winter squash out there.
Have some leftover roasted pumpkin or
other winter squash?
We may not have many chilly days or crimson and gold leafed maples in Southern California, but I can get a taste of Vermont by placing several large pumpkins by our front door and cooking with pumpkin and
other winter squash.
Other winter squash you can use for this recipe: acorn, buttercup, hubbard, banana, turban, delicate, and spaghetti.
You could certainly make this with
any other winter squash, it's just that kabocha is the best, so why would you:) Other greens, like chard or collards, work in this as well, just adjust your cooking times accordingly so the greens are wilted, not crunchy.
However I still have fall on my mind, I am so ready for pumpkin, apples and
other winter squash.
Are there
any other winter squashes I can use instead of pumpkin?
If you have
other winter squash you like playing around with — butternut squash, kabocha, etc. — feel free to use them in this recipe just the same: roast, mash, and add.
Kitchen Tip: Make it easier to cut a pumpkin, acorn squash or
other winter squash: pierce in several places with a fork; microwave on High for 45 to 60 seconds.
1/2 cup cashews 1 tablespoon agar flakes 1 pinch celtic sea salt 1 1/4 cups water, boiling 1 1/2 cups roasted pumpkin (or
other winter squash) 1/4 cup agave nectar (or to taste) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 pinch ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
I used a little of both of these varieties in this soup but you can use these or
other winter squash that you have on hand like «Delicata», «Butternut», «Acorn» or «Hubbard» to name a few.
Lately, I've been craving simple dishes like brown rice, black beans, roasted pumpkin or
other winter squash, and kale or chard, maybe with a little salsa and avocado.
I found an easy way to cut and store these cushaw (or
any other winter squash) and they can be put in a freezer bag and frozen.
This method also works really well with butternut squash or
any other winter squash that can be easily peeled.
Cushaw squash is a great substitute for pumpkin and
other winter squashes and is great roasted, in soups, in smoothies or even for dessert.
These squash are a great substitute for pumpkin or
any other winter squash and your children will have a blast growing them.
Save Print Fat Flush Pumpkin Soup Recipe type: Soup Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 8 cups Ingredients 2 lbs pumpkin or
other winter squash (can substitute sweet potatoes for 1 lb), cut into small pieces 2 medium onions, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 - 3 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley 2 medium fresh tomatoes, diced 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon stevia 1 teaspoon cinnamon Dash of cayenne to Read More
15 oz organic pumpkin (or
any other winter squash), either canned (unsweetened) or fresh roasted 1 cup organic lima beans, drained and rinsed 8 cups organic sodium - free vegetable or chicken stock 1 large organic carrot, peeled and chopped 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped 4 large cloves garlic, sliced 2 c full - fat organic coconut milk 1 Tbsp organic coconut oil Sea salt and pepper to taste
Like
other winter squash, delicata can be stored in a cool, dry spot for up to 3 months.
Fat Flush Pumpkin Soup Recipe Type: Soup Cook time: 35 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 8 cups Ingredients 2 lbs pumpkin or
other winter squash (can substitute sweet Read More
But here's the irony: Canned pumpkin is generally not even pumpkin, per se, rather a combination of
other winter squashes that deliver a rich flavor and good texture.
«For example, if cooking pumpkins or
other winter squash for your meal, roast the seeds — they can be eaten as a snack or used as a garnish for soups or stews,» he explains.
Carrots or
other winter squash would also work as well.
3 cups of pumpkin (or
other winter squash), peeled and cut into 1 - inch cubes extra-virgin olive oil fine grain sea salt 12 tiny red onions or shallots, peeled (OR 3 medium red onions peeled and quartered) 2 cups cooked wild rice * 1/3 cup sunflower seeds 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons warm water 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped