Do you know much about cooking with gourds? If you don’t, you’ve come to the right place, because we’re here to introduce them! Pumpkin, cucumber, melon, and squash, among others, all belong to the gourd family. We have made a list of entrees using pumpkin, cucumber, and squash to give you some inspiration for your next meal! Try one of these gourd recipes for a filling dinner that will be sure to keep you satisfied!
Pumpkin
1.Pumpkin Chickpea Enchiladas
Yummy enchiladas stuffed with pumpkin and chickpeas, covered with tomato and chipotle chili sauce, this dish is sure to fill you up with everything you’re craving! The Pumpkin Chickpea Enchilada byClaudia Hollingsis a winner on the dinner table!
2.Roasted Pumpkin Za’atar Spinach Barley Bowl With Tahini Dressing
Such a comforting salad with unique and creative flavors! TheRoasted Pumpkin Za’atar Spinach Barley Bowl With Tahini DressingbyMaria Llamasis the perfect hearty salad for dinner.
3.Pumpkin Gnocchi in Spiced Butter Sauce With Lemon Cashew Cream
Homemade pumpkin gnocchi anyone? ThesePumpkin Gnocchi in Spiced Butter Sauce With Lemon Cashew CreambyRhea Parsonsare just so satisfying and delicious, filled with a spiced butter sauce you just can’t get enough of!
4.Pumpkin Rösti With Mushroom Mayo
These are perfect to serve with a side salad, or just eat them alone – yes, they’re that yummy! This vegan version of the Swiss potato fritter is made from pumpkin and butternut squash, which makes thisPumpkin Rösti With Mushroom Mayo byMaria Engbjerg quite unique and flavorful!
5.White Bean and Pumpkin Veggie Burgers
There’s nothing like a really good veggie burger, right? What about spicing up your classic burger with some white beans, pumpkin and hot sauce! TheseWhite Bean and Pumpkin Veggie BurgersbyJasmine Brioneshas a lot of good ingredients, so you will not only be completely satisfied by the delicious flavors – you can be sure it’s also good for you!
Squash
1.Roasted Delicata Squash With Mushrooms and Kale In Creamy White Wine Sauce
Comforting, creamy, full of flavors, and oh-so-satisfying – what more do you really need? ThisRoasted Delicata Squash With Mushrooms and Kale In Creamy White Wine Sauce byLisa Dawn Angerame combines meaty mushrooms, bitter kale, and roasted squash topped with a creamy sauce which makes it just the right level of savory!
2.Maple-Mustard Squash Grilled Cheese
In this utterly delicious sandwich, the squash is roasted with a maple-mustard glaze to give it a savory and sweet flavor! Filled with greens and a heavenly sauce, thisMaple-Mustard Squash Grilled CheesebyColorful Kitchengives you all the best stuff!
3.Stuffed Squash With Quinoa Pilaf
Get all your vegetables and fruit in one, beautiful stuffed squash! So creative, and so filling, thisStuffed Squash With Quinoa PilafbyKaren Sheeris perfect as a side dish on the dinner table, but also as anentrée!
4.Sabich Spaghetti Squash
Eggplant, spaghetti squash, tomato sauce, and beans are mixed together in this beautiful dish inspired by the popular Israeli dish sabich. ThisSabich Spaghetti SquashbyParis Marashis super easy to make and you’ll love the results!
5.Squash Fritters With Jalapeño Cream
These fritters are way easier to make than they look! Squash is mashed and combined with a spicy jalapeño cream and then fried until crispy. TheSquash Fritters With Jalapeño CreambyPlant Tribeare perfect to serve with a side salad of your choice!
Cucumber
1.Black Bean Hummus Stuffed Cucumber Rolls
TheseBlack Bean Hummus Stuffed Cucumber RollsbyRobin Runnerare perfect to snack on and make the most beautiful appetizer to bring to tapas night! Best of all, they’re super healthy but still delicious.
2.Cucumber Noodles With Spicy Tahini Sauce
You really need to try this healthy and nutritious dish, where regular noodles are switched out for noodles made from cucumbers! The sauce is perfectly spiced and has a tahini base, making theseCucumber Noodles With Spicy Tahini SaucebyRachel Carrcreamy and delicious!
3.Cucumber Gazpacho
The number one ingredient in this dish is cucumber! Other healthy and tasty ingredients like scallions, garlic, vegan sour cream help lift the dish, and make the Cucumber GazpachobyPavani Nandula perfectly refreshing on a summer day!
4.Cucumber Semolina Dosa
These are perfect to add to so many dishes, and have the perfect balance between sweet and savory! TheseCucumber Semolina DosabyKushiare good to serve with coconut chutney or agave for a sweet snack or add more chili to make a more spicy and savory snack.
5.Spicy Cucumber Salad With Pan-Fried Tofu
This salad is so fresh, and also more filling than a regular salad, with sautéed cubes of tofu, bell pepper, and roasted nuts. TheSpicy Cucumber Salad With Pan-Fried TofubyGin Buttersis tossedin a gingery and garlicky dressing, to just lift the whole salad a notch, and make it warm and tangy!
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Lead image source:Pumpkin Rösti With Mushroom Mayo
