Sauteed Pumpkin with Maple & Sage (Dairy-Free Recipe)

I don’t know about you, but for me, it’s the sides that really make holiday meals. And although the traditional dishes are always enjoyed, I love one or two healthy new items thrown into the mix. So this year, I was excited to discover this sauteed pumpkin recipe. It’s easy, flavorful, seasonal, and fits almost every dietary need.

Sauteed Pumpkin with Maple and Sage (Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly, Vegan Recipe) This sauteed pumpkin recipe with photo was shared with us by Atkins Nutritionals.

Special Diet Notes: Sauteed Pumpkin

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, top food allergy-friendly, and paleo-friendly.

Sauteed Pumpkin with Maple and Sage

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Total time

25 mins

Author: Atkins Nutritionals

Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients

½ tablespoon dairy-free buttery spread or olive oil
½ pound peeled and seeded pumpkin, cubed into ¾-inch chunks (can sub butternut squash)
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
¼ cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons maple syrup (sugar-free for Atkins-approved)
⅛ teaspoon ground sage

Instructions

Heat the buttery spread or oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pumpkin and shallots to the pan. Season with salt and pepper. Saute until the pumpkin is lightly browned and the shallots are translucent, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
Turn the heat to low, add the vegetable broth and simmer, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the pumpkin is tender.
While hot, add the maple syrup and sage, tossing to combine.

Notes

Alisa's Sage Note: A tip from the original recipe says to use fresh sage (7 to 8 leaves) in place of the ground sage, if possible. But uncooked sage can be very off-putting to many taste buds. If you opt to use fresh sage, I would saute it with the pumpkin. For more depth in flavor, you can alternatively add the ground sage earlier in the cooking process.