List of squash and pumpkin dishes

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List of Squash and Pumpkin Dishes is a comprehensive compilation of culinary preparations that prominently feature squash and pumpkin as main ingredients. These dishes are popular across various cultures and cuisines worldwide due to the versatility, nutritional value, and distinctive taste of these vegetables.

Squash Dishes[edit | edit source]

Acorn Squash Soup - A creamy soup made from pureed acorn squash, often seasoned with herbs and spices.

Butternut Squash Risotto - A rich, creamy Italian dish where the rice is cooked in a broth to a creamy consistency with butternut squash.

Spaghetti Squash Pasta - A low-carb alternative to traditional pasta, where the flesh of the spaghetti squash is used as noodles.

Zucchini Bread - A sweet bread made from shredded zucchini, flour, and sugar.

Pumpkin Dishes[edit | edit source]

Pumpkin Pie - A sweet dessert pie with a spiced, pumpkin-based custard filling, often associated with Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada.

Pumpkin Soup - A usually creamy soup made from a purée of pumpkin, it is made by combining the meat of a blended pumpkin with broth or milk.

Pumpkin Bread - A moist, sweet bread made from pumpkin puree, often spiced with nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger.

Pumpkin Curry - A savory dish made from pumpkin cooked in a variety of spices, often served with rice or bread.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD