Fresh Ideas
Simple and affordable meal ideas
Using up an entire pumpkin is easier than you think, and makes sure you don’t waste a cent. This tasty and versatile vegetable can be the hero in many different dishes, from pizza and curry to salad and even cake.
To show you just how versatile pumpkin is, we whipped up three dishes using one large pumpkin, plus given you plenty of leftover ideas too. Make the most of your money with one pumpkin and three easy-to-make, irresistible meals.
How to make these delicious pumpkin recipes
Watch how these delicious pumkin recipes are made with our fun how to videos.
01
Warm pumpkin & beet salad
Beetroot, pumpkin and feta is a flavour trifecta that never fails. Ideal for a fast and fresh midweek meal, this vibrant salad tastes as good as it looks.
02
Pumpkin, ham & rocket pizza
Who doesn’t love pizza? With plenty of pesto and a generous sprinkling of cheese, this pizza is packed full of flavour. Leave the ham off for a vegetarian alternative.
03
Pumpkin & coconut curry
Rich, comforting dishes don’t have to break the bank. This vegetarian curry is filling and affordable.
04
Slow cooker pumpkin soup
This pumpkin soup recipe is the perfect way to use up your leftover pumpkin. Cook up a big pot on the weekend and enjoy it as a hearty lunch throughout the week.
05
Chicken and pumpkin wrap
It doesn’t get much easier than a chicken & pumpkin wrap. This tasty recipe& is perfect for a quick bite.
06
Pumpkin and haloumi burgers
Ready in under 30 minutes, these flavoursome pumpkin & haloumi burgers are great for lunch.
07
Chocolate and pumpkin mug cake
Pairing pumpkin with chocolate might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to pumpkin, but this chocolate pumpkin mug cake is sure to change your mind.
08
Roasted pumpkin soup
Make a creamy bowl of pumpkin soup with this easy ‘no-chop’ recipe — the secret is in the roasting of the pumpkin. It’s the perfect no-fuss weeknight meal.