Get ready to spice up your fall with a bold new twist on Tex-Mex cookin’! Adding pumpkin to your favorite Tex-Mex meals blending the warm, cozy flavors of fall with the zesty kick of Tex-Mex. From pumpkin-infused chili to pumpkin empanadas you’ll love, these pumpkin perfect dishes will bring a whole new level of flavor to your fall food gatherings. Whether you’re craving comfort or a little adventure, these recipes will shake up your fall cooking in the best way possible. Let’s eat!
Pumpkin Tex-Mex Chili
Take your Tex-Mex chili to the next level with this pumpkin-infused version pulled from DeeDee Stovel’s The Pumpkin Cookbook and featured on the Farmer’s Almanac site. This colorful, seasonal, pumpkin powerhouse will go great with good ol’ cornbread or a mixed green salad. Yum!
Pumpkin Chorizo Soup
If you’ve never paired pumpkin with chorizo, you’re missing out. You’re gonna’ love this sweet and savory combo from Sugar Maple Farmhouse. You’ll get creamy sweetness from the pumpkin and a whole lot of spice from the chorizo. You can make your own pumpkin puree for this soup or take a short cut and use unsweetened pumpkin puree (make sure it’s 100% pumpkin).
Pumpkin Mole with Grilled Tofu and Mexican Tomato Rice
You can find ways to work big, pumpkin-infused flavors into healthier bites like this pumpkin mole with grilled tofu and Mexican tomato rice from The Curious Chickpea. Using canned pumpkin and ground spices will save you some time on this recipe. But if you want to make it a labor of love, you can roast your own pumpkin and toast your own spices. This sweet, savory, smoky sensation with a kick of spice will have you shouting holy mole!
Pumpkin Empanadas
These pumpkin empanadas from M.A. Kitchen will be the star of any fall food gathering. Sweet dough is filled with a sweet and spicy pumpkin mix made with sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and anise. Wrap them up and pop them in an oven and wait for a true taste of empanada heaven! In Mexico, these perfect pastries are called “empanadas de calabaza” and they’re a popular snack for Día de Muertos. Not only will you love the way these taste – you’ll love the way they make your house smell too!
Chipotle Roasted Pumpkin Chowder
For a hearty autumn flavor-fest, whip up this chipotle roasted pumpkin chowder from Foodtasia. You’ll get a dose of your favorite Tex-Mex flavors with roasted pumpkin, charred red peppers and jalapenos, smoky chipotle, and sweet corn. By roasting the pumpkin, you’ll intensify the flavor and bring out its sweetness. The pumpkin is topped with a sprinkle of chipotle powder for a smoky flavor you’ll swoon over. This chowder is perfect for those cooler fall days!
Mexican Pumpkin and Spinach Quesadillas
The best thing about quesadillas is that you can put anything you want inside and call it a day! These Mexican-style pumpkin and spinach quesadillas from Archana’s Kitchen is a healthier quesadilla option with mashed pumpkin and spinach layered between wheat tortillas. Serve it as an appetizer or for a light lunch. The best part? These quesadillas only take about 10 minutes to make.
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