37 Vegetarian Recipes Perfect for Halloween

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37 Vegetarian Recipes Perfect for Halloween1/37 Jack-o’-Lantern Cream Puffs 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Jack-o’-Lantern Cream Puffs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These jack-o’-lanterns may look spooky on the outside, but inside is a creamy, sweet treat. The classic flavor of pumpkin pie spice will have all your ghosts and goblins screaming for more! Karalee Helminak, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cream puff: 152 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

It’s also good with butternut squash

2/37 Roasted Pumpkin Nachos 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Pumpkin Nachos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had previously made this dish with black beans and corn off the cob in the summer. Wanting to try it with fresh fall ingredients, I replaced the corn with roasted pumpkin—yum! It’s also good with butternut squash. —Lesle Harwood, Douglassville, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 347 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein. 3/37

4/37 Mummy Poppers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Mummy Poppers Recipe photo by

Butterscotch Mulled Cider 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 3 hours 5 min Servings 18 servings (4-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Only five minutes of preparation is needed for this dynamite slow-cooked drink. You will love the sweet taste of butterscotch and cinnamon in the hot apple cider. —Karen Mack, Webster, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 128 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 4/37 Mummy Poppers 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Mummy Poppers Recipe photo by

Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 32 appetizers Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wrapped these spicy jalapeno poppers in puff pastry like a mummy. You can tame the heat by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 popper: 133 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 5/37 Pumpkin Hummus 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 3 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to serve this

pumpkin hummus with sliced apples, pears and pita chips

pumpkin hummus with sliced apples, pears and pita chips. Top it with toasted pumpkin seeds, a drizzle of pumpkin oil and even fried sage leaves. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 155 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 104mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 fat, 1/2 starch. 6/37 Vampire Killer Martini Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re going to hang with vampires, you’re going to need a strong drink. This spicy vodka martini, with a

blood-red beet garnish, does the trick

blood-red beet garnish, does the trick. A little garlic helps, too! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 ounces: 96 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 7/37 Confetti Corn Quesadillas 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Confetti Corn Quesadillas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy and convenient meal is easily changed to fit any family’s picky eaters. You can even sneak in protein, dairy and veggies and the kids will never know

this is relatively good for them

this is relatively good for them. I try to keep a batch in the fridge for a quick and hearty lunch. —Carey Hunt, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 293 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 8/37 Halloween Guacamole 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Halloween Guacamole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Play the mad scientist this year and bring a monster to

He’s frightfully fun and delicious!

life. He’s frightfully fun and delicious! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup (calculated without chips): 88 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. 9/37 Cake Eyeballs Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Customize these cake balls to your liking with the flavors of your choice. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cake ball: 182 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 25g

carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 10/37 Pumpkin Cookie Pops 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Cookie Pops Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These cookie pops are a great way to liven up a Halloween party. Kids love them! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 147 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 11/37 Caramel Apples 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Caramel Apples Recipe photo by Taste of

Who doesn’t love a good gooey caramel apple?

Home Total Time 40 min Servings 16 servings (8 apples) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who doesn’t love a good gooey caramel apple? Make a double batch because these treats always go fast! —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1/2 apple: 388 calories, 14g fat (9g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 145mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (65g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. 12/37 Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Orange Dressing 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Orange Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From

The dressing is a light, tasty mix of honey, olive oil and balsamic vinegar

the Recipe Creator: Roasted pumpkin and dried fruits make this beautiful seasonal salad a natural match for holiday recipes. The dressing is a light, tasty mix of honey, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Top it all off with crumbled goat cheese for that final tangy touch. —Sasha King, Westlake Village, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 266 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 123mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 fat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 13/37 Pumpkin Juice 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Juice Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of

My kids think it’s surprisingly delicious

Home Total Time 5 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our family loves Harry Potter. Inspired by the popular series, I decided to come up with a beverage—pumpkin juice! My kids think it’s surprisingly delicious. I love that it’s healthy, easy to make and a refreshing addition to any fall meal. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 110 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. 14/37 Sesame-Garlic Pumpkin Seeds Test Kitchen Approved Sesame-Garlic Pumpkin Seeds Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Total Time 45 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Total Time 45 min Servings 2 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This “everything” mix of pumpkin seeds with other seeds and seasoning is a fun treat—a lively way to use the seeds left over from your Halloween jack-o’-lantern! —Danielle Lee, West Palm Beach, Florida. Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup: 95 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch. 15/37 Witches’ Fingers Test Kitchen Approved Witches’ Fingers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe

They’re a sweet-and-salty treat that’s spookily easy to make

From the Recipe Creator: You don’t need a cauldron to conjure these frightening fingers. They’re a sweet-and-salty treat that’s spookily easy to make. —Beth Tomkiw, Chief Content Officer, Taste of Home Nutrition Facts: 1 pretzel half: 155 calories, 7g fat (7g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 16/37 Witches’ Brew 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Witches’ Brew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stir up some Halloween beverages that are as bewitching as the rest of your menu.

Omit the vodka for a nonalcoholic version so the kids can have some, too!

Omit the vodka for a nonalcoholic version so the kids can have some, too! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 253 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein. 17/37 Creepy-Crawly Pasta Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Creepy-Crawly Pasta Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A sweet-and-sour dressing tops off this easy pasta salad that’s actually good for you! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup:

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