10 Plant-Based Spicy Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin is probably associated more with sweet foods, but it pairs well with savory ingredients too. Its sweet, earthy flavor perfectly balances a kick of heat. From chilis to soups to curries, pumpkin shines in a variety of spicy dishes. Enjoy!

1. Spicy Pumpkin Chili

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This Spicy Pumpkin Chili by Sarah and Peter Hagstrom is simply dreamy! It has so many complementary flavors and has just the right amount of kick! You will fall in love.

2. Easy Spicy Pumpkin Soup

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This Easy Spicy Pumpkin Soup by Amarilis Moldes is an amazing soup to make when it’s cold outside. The combination of both sweet and smoky paprika, garlic, and pumpkin makes this an excellent and easy recipe.

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3. Spicy Kuri Pumpkin Tarts

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Plant-based and made with raw ingredients and no refined sugar, these no-bake Kuri Pumpkin Tarts by Julie Zimmer burst with fall flavors.

4. Sweet and Spicy Tamale Stuffed With Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, and Peppers

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These Sweet and Spicy Tamales by Amanda Nicole Smith are topped with salsa and stuffed with sweet potato, butternut squash, bell pepper, spicy poblanos, onion, and garlic — yum! A tamale is steamed corn dough stuffed with flavorful filling and all wrapped up in some kind of husk. You cook the filling first, then prepare the dough, assemble the tamales, and steam to cook. There are many different ways to make tamales, but no matter how different our recipes are, we can all probably agree on one thing … the best way to make tamales is with friends and family! That way everyone can pitch in, sharing laughs and good food along the way!

5. Creamy Pumpkin Risotto With Sweet and Spicy Roasted Pepitas

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Want to serve a show-stopping main on Thanksgiving that’s not un-turkey or stuffed squash? Look no further than this decadent Pumpkin Risotto by Liz Moody. It’s creamy, rich, and delicious – and because it’s both vegan and gluten-free, it will satisfy everyone at the table!

6. Pumpkin Bean Burgers

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These Pumpkin Bean Burgers by Michele Elizabeth are mild-tasting from the beans and pumpkin with a spicy after-bite kick from the cayenne, chili powder, and optional chopped peppers.

7. Thai Pumpkin Soup With Peanut Butter Roasted Chickpeas

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A bowl of warm, spicy, and creamy soup is always the answer. This Thai Pumpkin Soup by Maria Engbjerg is a taste explosion with ingredients from Thailand!

8. Roasted Pumpkin Coconut Curry With Crispy Tofu

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This Pumpkin Curry by Plant Tribe is a gorgeous medley of seasonal vegetables with spicy coconut curry. It’s the perfect lunch or dinner to have when the air is extra brisk and you need something to warm you right up.

9. Thai Potato Pumpkin Curry

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Looking to add a little spice to your life? This Thai Potato Pumpkin Curry by Jyothi Rajesh is all you need when you are craving something silky, creamy, spicy, and delicious! This simple, 10-step recipe is perfect for a nutritious, no-worry meal to impress your dinner guest(s) with.

10. Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie

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Comfort foods and pumpkins are a match made in heaven. This delicious Pumpkin Shepherd’s Pie by Ella Suihko is packed with a spicy chickpea tomato filling and then covered with a layer of creamy pumpkin purée. It is the best food to warm you up on a cold windy and rainy day when the salad is no longer an option. Even though the ingredients list is quite long, this recipe is super simple and easy to make.

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