Pumpkin bredie is a delicious squash/pumpkin meat-based stew from south Africa. Pumpkin bredie is a hearty one-pot meal, perfect for colder weather and an easy recipe to make during pumpkin season.

Steps for making a delicious pumpkin bredie:

1. Brown meat and reserve

2. Brown onions

3. Add cubed pumpkins, spices, water, and meat to the pan

4. Simmer and cover

What kind of pumpkin or squash can you use for the pumpkin bredie?

Winter squashes that are relatively easy to peel and sweet are a good option (use a short knife for peeling after dividing the pumpkin or squash in manageable pieces):

• sugar pumpkin

• kabocha (sweet mama variety)

• butternut

• red Kuri (potimarron)

• Cinderella’s pumpkin (potiron vif d’Etampe)

Ideas of easy squash or pumpkin-based recipes:

• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Waffles

• Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Soft Cookies

• Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

• Roasted Kabocha Sweet Mama Squash

• Easy Butternut Squash Soup

• Deliciously Creamy Coconut Squash and Quinoa Soup