7 Genius Ways to Use Up Your Pumpkin Leftovers

October 29, 2020
by Hattie How to cook

    Here at HelloFresh we’ve made it our mission to reduce food waste.

    That’s why our ingredients are pre-portioned and packed to reduce waste. You only get exactly what you need! 

    Unsurprisingly, the HelloFresh team spend a lot of time in the kitchen, so we know a trick or two about what to do with leftovers. As we celebrate Halloween, a scary number of pumpkins will inevitably be thrown to waste this weekend, so we thought why not turn our attention to pumpkins. 

    And we’re not just talking pumpkin-spiced lattes, oh no. From baked pumpkin bread to an deliciously velvety Mac ‘n’ cheese, these recipes show just how versatile squash is. Plus, we’ve got an idea for every element of your jack o’ lantern, from skin to seeds, so nothing goes to waste. You’re welcome!

    If you like these ideas, check out our delicious pumpkin cake recipe! 

    Pumpkin Bread

    Fold shredded pumpkin and pumpkin seeds into your bread mix for a deliciously Autumnal spin on a classic loaf.

    Pumpkin Muffins

    Fresh pumpkin makes for great spiced pumpkin muffins. It can also be served as a loaf cake. All you need now is a good cuppa…

    Cheesecake

    For a twist on classic cheesecake, add pumpkin puree to the mix.

    Mac ‘n’ Cheese

    Taking comfort food to a new level is this pumpkin Mac ‘n’ cheese recipe. Add blended pumpkin to your classic mac ‘n’ cheese sauce for a rich, velvety texture. Trust us, this changes the game.

    Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

    A great way to use up the seeds of a pumpkin is to roast them with cajun spice, garlic, nutmeg or Worcestershire sauce. They taste great sprinkled over soup.

    Stir Fry

    A pumpkin’s sweetness adds an interesting element to your classic stir fry. Simply cube the pumpkin – keep the skin on if you like! – and toss in with your other vegetables.

    Soup

    Carve out your pumpkin and chop the flesh into chunks, then simmer in water until fork-tender. Then, whizz with onion, garlic and double cream and you’ve got yourself a comforting winter soup. As easy as that!

     

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