It’s Fall, y’all! Alright, now that that’s out of our systems, let’s get to one of our favorite parts of this magical season: the food! Fall is the perfect time to bake up a storm and use fresh, local ingredients. Not to mention, fall season recipes are nothing short of delicious. I mean, what could possibly be more comforting than a slice of pie alongside that pumpkin spice latte? Nothing that we know of, that’s for sure! In this one, we’re sharing the best vegan pumpkin recipes with you, love. And trust us, they’ll have you wishing it was fall all year long.

First thing’s first: Here’s why pumpkin is so stellar for you…

… And why you should incorporate it into your recipes long after Halloween has passed.

Not only is pumpkin a crazy delicious ingredient to include in your plant-based diet, it is also highly nutritious for you. And if you’re not plant-based? That’s cool, too. Using this not so common veggie in your everyday cooking habits will spice things up, pronto.

Loaded with Vitamins E and C, iron and folate, pumpkin can help boost your immune system and give you glowing skin. What’s more, it contains a significant amount of potassium which is essential to keeping your heart healthy. Pumpkin seeds even contain amino acids which can help your body produce serotonin. Not only does serotonin make you happy as a clam, it can also contribute to better sleep quality. Impressive, right? Yeah, we thought so too.

Now that you’re all brushed up on the benefits of pumpkin, here are our go-to fall recipes that will make it easy peasy to include this superstar vegetable into your diet!

Vegan Pumpkin Bread

The recipe your whole family will look forward to every time fall rolls around.

Moist, nutritious, and comforting AF – this is one bread recipe that has pumpkin as its star ingredient. What’s more, it pairs perfectly with your morning (or afternoon!) cup of tea or coffee. Many say that this recipe mimics the Starbucks pumpkin bread – except it’s better!

Spicy Pumpkin & Carrot Soup

Fall is the time to load up on nutritious and hearty soups. Incorporating some nutrient dense pumpkin into your soup recipes will not only make your tastebuds sing. It will also keep you fuller for longer and give your bod more of those glorious Vitamins we talked about at the beginning of this blog.

We love this spicy pumpkin and carrot soup option that packs all the orange and all the nutrients you need this fall season.

Pumpkin Curry with Chickpeas

If you’re someone who follows a plant-based diet, you know how important it is to incorporate protein into your everyday recipes. Chickpeas are a great option for this! Pair them with some pumpkin and flavorful curry, and you’ve got yourself a filling dish that can take you from lunch to dinner in a cinch! Check out this easy to throw together dish, right here.

Easy Peasy Pumpkin Puree

If you love soup but prefer a dish that is a little more filling, you’ll love pumpkin puree dear! All you really need is some (surprise, surprise) fresh pumpkin and a hand mixer. And of course, plenty of spices that will make this hearty recipe come to life.

Pumpkin Mac & Cheese

You totally read that right. Yes, there is such a thing as pumpkin mac & cheese girlfriend! And let’s just say, it’s some kind of wonderful. Picture yourself curled up in your living room ready to watch Hocus Pocus, bowl of pumpkin mac & cheese in hand – pretty dreamy, right? This recipe can be made vegan or not. Simply use dairy alternatives instead of heavy creams or cheese!

Vegan Pumpkin Risotto

If you want to get fancy with the pumpkin-based recipes, risotto is where it’s at. And while this dish isn’t the easiest to make (hello, have you ever experienced a wrist cramp from stirring risotto?) it is totally worth it. We’ll let the picture speak for itself, sis.

Hearty Pumpkin Chili

Fall really showcases the hearty dishes that we can’t get enough of. And while we think chili is a dish you should enjoy all year long, adding pumpkin to it makes it that much more special. You can of course make your go-to chili recipe and simply add pumpkin to it, or opt for this vegan version right here.

Roasted Pumpkin Wedges

Out of all of our go-to pumpkin recipes, this one here is the easiest and most straight forward to make. All you need to do is cut up your pumpkin into wedges, season it with the spices of your liking, and bake! Not only does this make a great side dish to any dinner, it is also an excellent alternative to French fries or potatoes in general. Ditch the heavy carbs, and get more nutrients with these delicious pumpkin wedges!

Ready to add pumpkin into basically all of your fall recipes?

Yeah, we thought you would be too! Pumpkin is a delicious and nutritious ingredient that can turn even the most classic of dishes into fall wonders. Let us know down below how you enjoy eating pumpkin the most and what some of your go-to fall recipes are!

Pumpkin pies & Starry eyes,

Carey <3