5 delicious dishes with pumpkin

A chill in the air, darker nights, spooks and ghouls can only mean one thing – a plethora of pumpkins!

And if carving is all you think pumpkins are good for then you’re missing a trick. Not only are pumpkins relatively cheap, but they are also extremely nutritious and make the tastiest of dishes.

• Plus find out 6 surprising health benefits of pumpkins here!

Here are five pumpkin recipes for you to try this season.

Pumpkin and Red Pepper Soup with Crispy Shallots and Pumpkin Seeds

Served with crusty bread this autumnal warmer is not only satisfying it ticks all the taste boxes too!

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Harissa roast pumpkin and feta salad

One of our favourite pumpkin recipes from Tom Kerridge combining flavours to make a truly great dish.

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Lemony pork meatballs, tenderstem and roasted pumpkin

Economical, tasty and all in one pan – an easy throw-together informal supper.

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Pennoni regati with grilled pumpkin and shallots

An easy dish ready in just 20 minutes and equally tasty with any type of pasta.

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Squash, leek and lemon risotto with Caerphilly

An extremely tasty risotto and can be made with either pumpkin or butternut squash.

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• Plus find out 6 surprising health benefits of pumpkins here!

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Melina - Assistant Editor

Hi I'm Melina, a mother of 3 teenage children and with a particular interest in all things health related. I run a busy household and smallholding alongside my work with Silversurfers, which currently includes dogs, fish, hens, ducks and pigs!

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