Creamy Pumpkin And Sage Dip Recipes

CREAMY PUMPKIN HUMMUS

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I love to serve this pumpkin hummus with sliced apples, pears and pita chips. Top it with toasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of pumpkin oil and even fried sage leaves. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/3 cup tahini
1/4 cup olive oil or pumpkin seed oil
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons pumpkin seed oil or olive oil, optional
1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
Baked pita chips and sliced apples and pears

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the first 9 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl. Garnish with oil if desired; top with pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds. Serve with pita chips, apples and pears.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 104mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CREAMY PUMPKIN GNOCCHI

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We had homemade gnocchi frequently while growing up. This creamy pumpkin gnocchi recipe was always my favorite. They do require some time to make, but they're worth it! -Shawn Barto, Winter Garden, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup mashed potatoes (without added milk and butter)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup canned pumpkin
2 teaspoons minced fresh sage
1/2 cup butter, cubed
6 fresh sage leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Shaved Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, bring 6 quarts salted water to a boil. Place potatoes in a large bowl. Using a fork, make a well in the potatoes; sprinkle with flour. Mix egg, pumpkin and minced sage; pour into well. Stir vigorously until blended. On a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough., Divide dough into 8 portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 1/2-in.-thick rope; cut crosswise into 3/4-in. pieces. Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork. Cook gnocchi in batches in boiling water until they float, 3-4 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon., In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook gnocchi until lightly browned, 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the skillet; keep warm. For sauce, in same skillet, discard melted butter, reserving 2 tablespoons; add sage leaves and cook over medium heat until sage is crispy, 2-3 minutes, turning once. Remove sage and set aside. Add garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute., Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream, salt and 3/4 cup cooking water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 3-4 minutes. Add gnocchi; toss to coat. Serve with reserved sage leaves and Parmesan cheese. Freeze Option: Cover and freeze uncooked gnocchi in a single layer on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Transfer to freezer containers; return to freezer. To use, cook gnocchi as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 213mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PUMPKIN DIP

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An excellent appetizer for the holidays! Serve with ginger snaps. MMMMM!

Provided by SUE CASE

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon frozen orange juice concentrate

Steps:

In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in the pumpkin. Stir in the cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and orange juice until smooth and well blended. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.9 calories, Carbohydrate 9.4 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 53 mg, Sugar 8.2 g

PUMPKIN, PARMESAN & SAGE DIP

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This has a very mild pumpkin flavour, you could probably roast the pumpkin then mash it as an alternative to intensify its flavour. This goes great with Turkish bread.

Provided by Mandy

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

220 g cream cheese spread
1 cup pumpkin, mashed (approx 350g raw)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 tablespoons sage or 2 tablespoons thyme, finely chopped
2 slices bacon, diced and fried until crisp
extra parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

Combine the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth.
Fold in the parmesan, sage & bacon.
Chill for approx 1 hour & serve garnished with extra parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.8, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 251.6, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 3.3