I am so glad that you all are enjoying #PumpkinWeek2015! Get all the details and don’t miss my recipes for Gluten Free Vegan Chorizo Pumpkin Quesadillas and the ultimate brunch dish, Gluten Free Crusted Pumpkin French Toast and Gluten Free Vegan Vanilla Pumpkin Beer Syrup.
Check out all the details below!
When Amanda approached me with the idea of doing Pumpkin Week, I knew I wanted to do both sweet and savory recipes, and I wanted to make dishes that were approachable aka doable on a busy person’s time schedule.
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We (the bloggers) decided the week before the marathon to do this, and I knew that I would have that weekend taken and the next (last) weekend taken by RRCA coaching. So my time to actually cook was limited, and I wanted these to be dishes that I would create again. I think you could say that I have succeeded.
Oh, and did I mention that putting together this creamy gluten free vegan pumpkin sauce and the zucchini noodles took me less than 10 minutes from start to finish? No lie. I would never lie to you.
Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Sauce over Zucchini Noodles (Gluten Free)
You know you’ve “done good” when you create a recipe that is so delicious that you actually pick the bowl up and lick it. Seriously. Take it to the face. Well, my friends, I have that very recipe for you. And not only is this recipe fantastic in flavor, it is high in fiber, antioxidants, and low in nonsense. I would suggest that you add a protein to it (I am showing you the recipe as a base so that you can add either a vegan protein or meat protein) for a fully balanced meal.
Every time that I use my spiralizer, I tell myself that I’m not going to eat the entire vegetable. And every time, I make something so damn good (like my Vegetarian Spiralizer Carbonara) that I end up going back for more. I loves my zucchini noodles. And thank goodness that I can create seconds in like 3 seconds because of the ease and convenience!
Pumpkin puree and mustard is amazing together. I’m a huge fan of mustard sauces with my pastas (see my recipes for my other easy sauces, especially my mustardo!). There’s just enough sweet and savory and then the sundried tomato just adds another layer of flavor. I must suggest that you finish it with the balsamic drizzle–it takes an otherwise good recipe to one that you will make again and again. And make sure to keep the fresh tomato in there as well–it is the perfect foil!
The zucchini noodles (try my spiralizer–I love that it does 2 widths of noodles!) add the perfect amount of moisture to the pumpkin sauce base to create a fantastic coating but still have enough structure and the perfectly complimentary flavor!
Seriously, just make this vegan pumpkin sauce. Just do it. It is summer (zucchini) meets fall (pumpkin); indulgent (creamy pasta) meets healthy (zucchini noodles, no cream). And did I mention that it is ready in no time??? And is delicious? Ok. So maybe I did 😀
- 1 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 Tbsp sundried tomatoes, chopped
- Mushroom, bell pepper, white onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 Tbsp gluten free coarse mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley or basil
- 1/2-1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Protein of choice
- Fresh basil, chopped.
- Spiralize zucchini, sprinkle with salt, add sundried tomatoes and fresh tomatoes, set to side.
- Saute vegetables over medium heat with salt.
- Whisk together pumpkin sauce components.
- Prepare protein of choice, add to veggie mix
- Combine zucchini noodles, pumpkin sauce, protein, and vegetable mix as desired.Heat in microwave for 1-2 minutes (or return to skillet and toss).
- Finish with fresh basil and enjoy!
Have you ever used pumpkin in a sauce, rather than a stuffing for a pasta?
Are you an anything-goes type of cook, or do you like to have a plan?
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Want to join in the #PumpkinWeek2015 fun?
Simply tag your pumpkin recipes on Instagram with #pumpkinweek2015 and/or join y! We will each be picking our favorite posts from the hashtag to share on our blogs Friday, so be sure to check each of the co-hosts’ blogs. (Please note that participating means we can share your photos—with credit—on our blogs and social media.)
SO GET COOKING!
Linking up with Tina and Deborah for Meatless Monday, Running on Happy & The Fit Foodie Mama for another round of Meatless Monday, and Fit Foodie Mama, Hello to Fit, Fairyburger, and Chocolate Runner Girl for Foodie Friday.
#PumpkinWeek2015 October 18-23
Join 6 awesome bloggers as we share pumpkin recipes on our blogs and social media for one pumpkin-y week ending in a giant pumpkin recipe link-up on Friday!
Lovely co-hosts:
- Amanda from Diary of a Semi-Health Nut | Instagram
- Susie from Suzlyfe | Instagram
- Erin from Table For Seven | Instagram
- Becky from Olives n Wine | Instagram
- Katie from Talk Less, Say More | Instagram
- Giselle from Diary of an Exsloth | Instagram
Want to join in the fun?
Simply tag your pumpkin recipes on Instagram with #pumpkinweek2015 and/or join in the link-up on Friday! We will each be picking our favorite posts from the hashtag to share on our blogs Friday, so be sure to check each of the co-hosts’ blogs. (Please note that participating means we can share your photos—with credit—on our blogs and social media.)
63 Comments
I want to stick my face in this pumpkin sauce. I will back my own batch first and stick my face in that.
October 21, 2015 at 5:47 amDannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy recently posted…Comment on Vanilla Chia Oats with Maple Pears by Dannii
Hahahaha I want a picture
October 21, 2015 at 10:37 amSo I have never tried zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash. I think I would like them but I guess I always assume its hard. I don’t know. I love your point about licking the bowl clean. Yes!! I am a “what are we in the mood for tonight” cook 🙂
October 21, 2015 at 5:56 amJulie recently posted…What is Cocoa thinking
We would get along so well. I will teach you the ways of spiralizing. 😀
October 21, 2015 at 10:35 amAs soon as I am no longer living in a hotel room I am going to make this! Yum on so many levels and I love anything that involves my spiralizer!
October 21, 2015 at 6:25 amSarah recently posted…Ditching The All or Nothing Attitude
I just found out that there is a Kitchenaid Spiralizer attachment. I NEEDS IT
October 21, 2015 at 10:35 amI LOVE that you added in a savory recipe option 🙂 I went the sweet tooth route for the entire week, ha! I have heard awesome things about savory pumpkin recipes and I love all of the veggies in this option.
October 21, 2015 at 6:31 amBecky @ Olives n Wine recently posted…Pumpkin – Nutella Bars #pumpkinweek2015
Other than the French Toast, I actually when straight savory! I knew that everyone else would have the sweet side covered, lol
October 21, 2015 at 10:30 amYum! I made a similar sauce last year with zoodles and forgot all about it until I saw this. I love that you added mustard. It’s my favorite. I’ll have to try this!
October 21, 2015 at 6:38 amMegan @ Skinny Fitalicious recently posted…WIAW…My Body Is High Maintenance
Yay! I hope you enjoy 😀 The mustard is amazing in it.
October 21, 2015 at 10:31 amSavory pumpkin…that’s where it’s AT! 😉
October 21, 2015 at 6:46 amRebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Recipe ReDux #24 Lemon & Mint Hazelnut Chicken
You know I love me some savory pumpkin!
October 21, 2015 at 10:31 amYum! What a tasty combination! Love the mustard addition… so unique.
October 21, 2015 at 7:09 amJulie @ Running in a Skirt recently posted…Hawksbill Mountain Hike in the Linville Gorge
OMG Julie, it makes it. You must.
October 21, 2015 at 10:29 amYum anytime a recipe is quick and easy I’m always excited! Lick the bowl good? Sign me up! Woohoo #pumpkinweek2015 I’m in love!
October 21, 2015 at 7:11 amSam @ PancakeWarriors recently posted…Maple Pumpkin Butter
Dude, you will be a bowl licker with this one, for certain!
October 21, 2015 at 10:29 amooh you know I am all over this recipe! Yummy yum
October 21, 2015 at 7:36 amOH SNAP 😀
October 21, 2015 at 10:28 amI just pinned this to make for later. LOOKS AMAZING!
October 21, 2015 at 7:50 amAnnmarie recently posted…Motivation Tips for Early Morning Workouts
WOOOOO
October 21, 2015 at 10:28 amI want to lick the SCREEN it looks so good! And it just so happens that I have all of these ingredients right now…K Dinner plans are made 🙂
October 21, 2015 at 8:20 amGretchen | Gretchruns recently posted…Wednesday Reviews : The Food Dare
I am just so shocked that you are a plate-licker! NOT.
October 21, 2015 at 8:21 amSuzy recently posted…Woozy Wednesday: Pucker Up
HOWEVER did you guess? ;D
October 21, 2015 at 10:26 amyou’re so creative with your cooking! i still need to get a spiralizer. and learn to make anything at all not involving eggs or a George Foreman. 🙂
October 21, 2015 at 8:25 amShawna recently posted…weekly workouts {10/15-10/21)
Hey, don’t hate. That is an excellent way to live 😀
October 21, 2015 at 10:26 amYum cannot wait to whip this up 🙂 I have all of these ingredients except the mustard so may just sub for what I have already which is Dijon! Thanks for sharing can’t wait to eat this!! xo C
October 21, 2015 at 8:46 amDijon would be perfect! Take a picture if you make it!
October 21, 2015 at 10:24 amPumpkin and winter squash purees make the best pasta sauces, ever. I like the combination of mushrooms and pumpkin- yum!
October 21, 2015 at 8:57 amLaura @ This Runner’s Recipes recently posted…The Benefits of Chia Seeds for Runners & Recipe Round-Up
Earthy and delicious!
October 21, 2015 at 10:24 amI love pumpkin, and that sauce sounds amazing! Can’t wait to make it. 🙂
October 21, 2015 at 8:59 amSo good, and so easy–perfect for a late night! I might be making it tonight, actually!
October 21, 2015 at 10:23 amI’ve yet to use pumpkin in a sauce, but this one looks amazing, I might just have to give it a go! 🙂
October 21, 2015 at 11:01 amKate @ Baking in Yoga Pants recently posted…5 Things I’m Loving Lately
Do it do it do it!
October 21, 2015 at 11:21 amHa – I always end up eating the whole vegetable I spiralize!
October 21, 2015 at 11:15 ammeredith @ Cookie ChRUNicles recently posted…WIAW – Saturday Lunch with Michele!
I have every intention of doing it when I remake it tonight!
October 21, 2015 at 11:20 amI have to get a spiralizer, stat.
I’m making butternut squash pasta tomorrow…it’s kind of pumpkin like, right?
October 21, 2015 at 11:36 amWendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Heavy Medal Deprivation
Totally. Count it 😀
October 21, 2015 at 2:34 pmIt’s been far too long since I’ve spiralized! Looks dee-lish!
October 21, 2015 at 1:35 pmMichele @ paleorunningmomma recently posted…WIAW Weekend: Long Run, Blogger Meetup & Food
I think we are going to have it for dinner, too!
October 21, 2015 at 2:35 pmYum! I haven’t used me spiralizer in awhile so this is the perfect excuse to pull it out! I’m loving all the pumpkin this week.
October 21, 2015 at 5:20 pmSara recently posted…Training With A Jogging Stroller
Girl, watchubeen doing with your life?
October 22, 2015 at 9:46 amThis is really unique! I’ve been looking for more recipes for my spiralizer. I’m adding this one to my daily pumpkin Pinterest posts! 🙂
October 21, 2015 at 6:42 pmSuzanne @WorkoutNirvana recently posted…How I Lowered My Cholesterol With Lifestyle Tweaks
YAY! Thank you so much for sharing the love!
October 22, 2015 at 9:45 amHooray for pumpkin week! 😀 (I would totally join in if I had a kitchen + ingredients…) I saw this on instagram earlier today and got super hungry! <3
October 21, 2015 at 7:23 pmAnd yet somehow you still manage to create things!
October 22, 2015 at 9:45 amAll I can say is…I have enough stuff in my car to live for at least a couple days. 😀
October 22, 2015 at 9:48 amThis sounds delicious. Love anything w pumpkin. I have been wanting to get one of those spiralizers.
October 21, 2015 at 7:53 pmlacey@fairytalesandfitness recently posted…Fitness Bling
I’m totally asking for the Kitchenaid one for Xmas 😀
October 22, 2015 at 9:43 amYUM!! I’ve made pumpkin sauce with zucchini noodles but never thought to add mustard or other vegetables (other than tomatoes and onions). This looks and sounds amazing!
October 21, 2015 at 8:59 pmSarah recently posted…Caramel Apple Snack Bites
Oh, I think that you would LOVE it. We even had it last night!
October 22, 2015 at 9:43 amGirl you know I am all about fast, doable meals! I love making zoodles, but I haven’t done so in a while! Looks like now I have a reason to try a new easy recipe! My fav way to normally make zoodles is with a creamy garlic avocado sauce mmmm. I have never tried a savory pumpkin dish, and now is a good time as any- it being October and all 🙂
October 21, 2015 at 9:35 pmKerri Mcgrail recently posted…Friday Fitness Favorites
Oh, I definitely think so! Would love to see what you come up with!
October 22, 2015 at 9:42 amI’m sharing a savoury recipe tomorrow as well! I hardly ever see savoury pumpkin recipes these days, which is weird since I grew up eating them and NOT the sweet ones, so I knew I wanted to do one as well.
October 21, 2015 at 10:17 pmLove how easy this is to throw together!
GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth recently posted…Pumpkin Spice Steel Cut Granola
The majority of what I’m posting this week is savory–I knew that everyone else would have the sweets covered!
October 22, 2015 at 9:42 amoooo I need this sauce in my life.
October 22, 2015 at 11:23 amNicole @ Fitful Focus recently posted…Chocolate Chip Chickpea Blondies {vegan, gluten free}
Yes. yes you do 😀
October 22, 2015 at 1:55 pmI’d gladly lick the bowl you ate out of, but I think you already did that.
October 23, 2015 at 4:03 pmJess @hellotofit recently posted…Salmon asparagus egg muffins
hahaha yes, yes I did. TOO LATE
October 26, 2015 at 6:51 amOoooh what a good idea! Thanks for sharing Suz, sounds wonderful! And so Festive!
October 26, 2015 at 8:56 amTina muir recently posted…Meatless Monday- Swiss Chard Couscous with Miso Ginger Sauce
And so delicious!
October 30, 2015 at 10:54 amWow! That sauce sounds really great!
October 29, 2015 at 10:22 amamber recently posted…Steak Panini with Wasabi Mayo and Pepperjack Yogurt Cheese
It really is so fantastic!
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