10 Ways to Use Canned Pumpkin

Make creative dishes with leftover pumpkin

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Oatmeal

Simple yet so delicious. Rise and shine with a bowl of pumpkin oatmeal; add a few spoonfuls of canned pumpkin to your morning oats after cooking and enjoy.

Waffles

Create a fun spin on your classic waffles this weekend and toss in a spoonful of canned pumpkin to add a colorful punch.

Baked goods

Pumpkin is a great addition to your dessert recipes and can be added to anything from muffins to breads for an extra moist bite.

White Bean Dip

Looking for a new spin on creamy white bean dip? Stir in a few tablespoons of canned pumpkin to your favorite recipe for rich color and flavor.

Marinade

Make a quick, easy madrinade for steak or chicken: whisk canned pumpkin with olive oil, sea salt, pepper, ground cinnamon and finely chopped rosemary for a homemade healthy marinade.

Ice Cream Sundae Topping

Mix canned pumpkin with honey and ground cinnamon for a flavorful topping to your ice cream sundae or banana split.

Salad Dressing

In a blender, combine canned pumpkin, vinegar, olive oil, fresh cilantro, sea salt, pepper and cumin for a homemade dressing for topping salad or vegetables.

Quinoa

Quinoa is such an easy dish to make: cook on the stovetop, add vegetable broth and a dollop of canned pumpkin for a silky side dish. Top with fresh sage.

Fajita Sauce

Whether you are making burritos, tacos or fajitas you can open up a can of pumpkin and use it instead of sour cream to add flavorful bite.

Soup or Chili

There is nothing quite like making a homemade soup or chili; toss in a cup of canned pumpkin for a sweet surprise.

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10 Ways to Use Canned Pumpkin

Related To:

Oatmeal

Waffles

Baked goods

White Bean Dip

Marinade

Ice Cream Sundae Topping

Salad Dressing

Quinoa

Fajita Sauce

Soup or Chili

Smoky Corn Chowder with Coconut Milk 

Smoky Corn Chowder with Coconut Milk 