More Squash and Pumpkin Ideas

Last week we discussed the benefits of squash/pumpkin. It is full of beta-carotene and fiber.  But when making the kabocha squash with adzuki beans leaves you with A LOT of leftover squash.  What are the options we have for leftover squash?

My suggestions and the suggestions gathered from my Facebook, Twitter, Unleash Video and YouTube followers include:

• Pie, candied, cheesecake, ice cream, custard
• Mix into cottage cheese, oatmeal or yogurt
• Soup, chili, risotto
• Cookies, scones, muffins, cupcakes, cake
• Latte, smoothie
• Wontons, pot pies, ravioli 
• Waffles, pancakes, bread (click for Pumpkin Flax Bread recipe)
• Mashed, roasted, pan fried
• Butter
• Facial, body scrub

The favorite addition to the squash/pumpkin is by far MAPLE SYRUP!!!  Then cinnamon, nutmeg, and whipped cream.  Add more suggestions below! 

Here's a soup recipe that I threw together with my leftover squash.  My friend told her son it was Peanut Butter Soup.  That worked for a few bites anyway!

Pumpkin Peanut Butter Soup

Olive Oil Spray

1/2 c diced onions

1t garlic

1t Cumin*

1/4t Coriander*

1/4t Fenugreek*

1/4t Ginger*

1/4t Asafetida*

1/4t Cayenne

1/4t Celery Salt

4c Vegetable broth

4c Squash/Pumpkin, diced and roasted (400F for 25 min or until soft)

2T Peanut butter

Salt and pepper to taste. 

*Substitute 2t curry powder total for the above spices

Spray the bottom of the pot with the olive oil.  Add the onions and sauté over medium heat for about 3 minutes, until soft.  Add the garlic.  After a minute add the remaining spices and cook for about one minute.  Add broth, roasted squash/pumpkin and peanut butter.  Heat thoroughly.  Puree the soup using an emersion or regular blender.  Use caution, it will be hot.  Add more of the spices, salt and pepper to taste. 

Serve with roasted seeds sprinkled on top, and why not, a little maple syrup!!

Other options include using cinnamon and nutmeg making it more like a pumpkin pie soup.  Try adding some milk ~ cow’s milk or keep it vegan with coconut, rice or almond.  
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Soup Printable Recipe