What's not to love about Fall? The pretty colors, the cool crisp autumn air, and all the wonderful cozy and comforting food. Here we have compiled a list of our best pumpkin and squash recipes you can enjoy this Fall and Winter!

It is that time of year, the time of year where the air is cooler in the morning, the leaves are changing color, and pumpkin spice everything is taking over the world!

I love fall so much, the pretty colors, pumpkin and squash everywhere in stores. I love the heartier comforting foods we make during fall and winter. I especially love all the squash recipes, give me all the butternut squash and pumpkin you can get. 

Below are our favorite pumpkin and squash recipes, from the basics such as pumpkin puree and roasted pumpkin seeds...to warming curries, soups and delicious muffins!

All of the recipes are easy to make, healthy and vegetarian. Hope you enjoy them!

Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup Recipe - Instant Pot

Thai Curried Butternut Squash Soup made in the Instant Pot is filled with warm fall goodness. This vegan & gluten free soup is so creamy, flavorful and healthy! 

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Healthy Whole Wheat Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins Recipe

Kickstart your Fall mornings, which these Healthy Whole Wheat Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins. Made with freshly milled whole wheat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin puree, yogurt along with chocolate chips, these are moist satisfying goodies that you can enjoy guilt free. 

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Pumpkin Puree - Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker

Making fresh pumpkin puree is now so easy in the Instant Pot.  NO peeling or cutting of the pumpkin ahead of time.

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Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds

Deliciously crunchy Air Fryer Pumpkin Seeds make a wonderful healthy snack. These roasted pumpkin seeds are easy to make in the air fryer and can be seasoned in so many ways! 

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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Curry with Spinach

This Instant Pot Butternut Squash Curry is a creamy vegan curry, filled with goodness of squash, coconut milk and spinach. This cozy and comforting curry is perfect for Fall dinners!

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Thai Pumpkin Red Curry – Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker

Super flavorful, Vegan, Gluten free one-pot curry made with red curry paste, coconut milk, pumpkin and other veggies. Make this curry in the Pressure Cooker for a quick meal, paired with jasmine rice. 

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Instant Pot Pumpkin Curry Recipe (Pressure Cooker)

North Indian sweet and sour pumpkin curry made in a pressure cooker or instant pot. This is a delicious and healthy vegetable curry to add to your meal. Vegan & gluten free! 

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Vegan Chickpea Squash Fritters Recipe

Super delicious and crunchy Chickpea Squash Fritters. These vegan & gluten free Chickpea Squash Fritters are so easy and take less than 30 minutes to make!

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Coconut Pumpkin Halwa Recipe (Pumpkin Pudding)

Coconut Pumpkin Halwa, also called as Kaddu ka Halwa is an Indian pumpkin dessert made with pumpkin, sugar, ghee, coconut and nuts. It can be cooked in a pressure cooker on the stovetop or Instant pot and takes less than 30 minutes to make this delicious dessert!

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I hope you have found your favorite Pumpkin & Squash Recipes to make in the Instant Pot or Air Fryer!  Let me know what you are most excited to make, and when you make it, don't forget to tag #pipingpotcurry

Also not to forget one of the best thing about fall is apple picking. It is one of the best activities you can enjoy. If you’re wondering what to do with too many apples, check out this delicious Apple Sauce recipe that has a good balance of savory, sweet and tangy. Enjoy it as a snack or use it as a filling for desserts!

Don’t love pumpkin? No problem! Try adding Seasonal Vegetables to your meal such as squash, sweet potatoes, brussels sprouts.