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Miso braised pork and pumpkin.
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes Rice-friendly

One Pot: Miso Braised Pork and Pumpkin

Tender braised pork and silky sweet pumpkin, all in one pot. Cook more in one batch and enjoy the flavour-infused leftover. Don't forget the rice too!
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Tags: Mushroom, One Pot, PumpkinJanuary 23, 2025
Vegan bean stew with roast squash and kale.
Posted inCurry & Stew Recipes

Vegan Bean Stew with Kale and Roast Squash

This vegan bean stew is comforting, unpretentious and delicious. No spice is used. Serve it with crusty bread as a filling lunch or light supper.
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Tags: Cookbook, Legumes, One Pot, Pumpkin, VeganNovember 17, 2023
Sweet and Crispy! Butternut Squash Cheesy Pancake
Posted inEasy Side Recipes Rice-friendly

Sweet and Crispy! Butternut Squash Cheesy Pancake

Butternut squash is sweet, has long shelf-life and easy to store. Mix it with cheese and flour, and you'll have a super tasty savoury pancake in 15 minutes.
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Tags: One Pot, Pancake, PumpkinAugust 10, 2023
Butternut Squash Cafreal Curry with Caramelised Onions
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Butternut Squash Cafreal Curry with Caramelised Onions

This Portuguese-inhibited cafreal curry takes on butternut squash as a vegan version. It's mild and sweet. Recipe from the cookbook 'Fresh India'.
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Tags: Pumpkin, VeganAugust 5, 2023
The Happy Pear Chickpea Curry (Steps-Cut Chana Masala)
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The Happy Pear Chickpea Curry (Steps-Cut Chana Masala)

The Happy Pear Chickpea Curry uses less spice and oil, more veg and coconut milk. Can't say it's very Indian but the healthy and easy approach is appreciated.
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Tags: Cookbook, Legumes, One Pot, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, VeganApril 18, 2023
What to Cook – 20 Easy Veggies Daily Pasta Recipes
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What to Cook – 20 Easy Veggies Daily Pasta Recipes

These are meat-free, pescatarian and vegetarian-friendly pasta recipes, divided into red, white, green, oil-based, and special sauce, plus pasta cooking tips.
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Tags: Aubergine, Beetroot, Brussels sprouts, Courgette, Legumes, Mushroom, Pumpkin, Seafood, Spinach, TomatoSeptember 26, 2022
Vegan Sweet and Sour Butternut Squash Recipe
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Vegan Sweet and Sour Butternut Squash Recipe

Use a minimum of spices and seasonings to make a sweet and sour sauce with the lovely butternut squash. It can be served as a single dish or with any grains.
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Tags: Pumpkin, VeganAugust 30, 2022
Vegan Feijoada with Kidney Beans and Butternut Squash
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Vegan Feijoada with Kidney Beans and Butternut Squash

Make the Brazilian national dish Feijoada into vegan version with kidney beans and squash. It's a weekday dinner saver (next day lunch also)!
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Tags: Legumes, Pressure Cooker, Pumpkin, Tomato, VeganDecember 15, 2021
Heavenly Rich Pumpkin Sauce Penne with Soya Milk
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Heavenly Rich Pumpkin Sauce Penne with Soya Milk

It's REALLY EASY to make this pumpkin sauce penne like a restaurant one. No need any cream, only slow-cooked sweet pumpkin and some (soya) milk.
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Tags: Pumpkin, VeganNovember 23, 2021
simple pumpkin salad
Posted inRecipes Salad & Dressing

Simple Japanese Pumpkin Salad

Love the simplicity of this pumpkin salad! Only needs a few basic seasonings to compliment the pumpkin. It's a no-brainer Japanese recipe.
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Tags: PumpkinOctober 28, 2021
pumpkin tofu miso stew with couscous
Posted inRecipes Rice-friendly

Pumpkin and Tofu Miso Stew

This Japanese homey miso stew is easy and quick to make in 20 minutes. All in one pot. No added oil and sugar, and no skill required at all.
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Tags: One Pot, Pumpkin, Tofu, VeganOctober 25, 2021
Pumpkin and Mushroom Fusilli in Cashew Cream Sauce
Posted inRecipes Veg Pasta

Pumpkin and Mushroom Fusilli in Cashew Cream Sauce

Just love the pumpkin sauce cling on every fusilli to give a natural sweetness. This pasta is satiating but also budget-friendly. It's vegan, too!
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Tags: Mushroom, Pumpkin, VeganOctober 21, 2021
Pan-Roasted Butternut Squash (Probably Too Easy)
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Pan-Roasted Butternut Squash (Probably Too Easy)

Want one more easy dish to eat with rice? Try pan-roasted butternut squash — it's simple, quick, healthy, and no need to check recipe before cooking!
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Tags: One Pot, Pumpkin, VeganAugust 16, 2021
Healthy Pumpkin Pasta with Soy Cream Sauce
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Healthy Pumpkin Pasta with Soy Cream Sauce

It's really good. That's all I have to say.
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Tags: Mushroom, PumpkinJune 7, 2021

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