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Stuffed Pumpkins

Delicious mini pumpkins filled with a savory mixture of quinoa, vegetables, and spices, perfect for a cozy fall meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Pumpkins
  • 4 small pumpkins Hollowed out
Filling
  • 1 cup quinoa Rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth For cooking quinoa
  • 1 cup chopped onion Sautéed
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper Sautéed
  • 1 cup chopped mushrooms Sautéed
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper To taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Optional topping

Method
 

Prepare the Pumpkins
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tops off the pumpkins and scoop out the seeds and pulp.
  2. Place the hollowed pumpkins in a baking dish and set aside.
Cook the Quinoa
  1. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a skillet, sauté onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and garlic until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add cooked quinoa, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.
Stuff the Pumpkins
  1. Spoon the quinoa mixture into each hollowed pumpkin, packing it tightly.
  2. If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of each stuffed pumpkin.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the pumpkins are tender.
Serve
  1. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your stuffed pumpkins!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gFiber: 6gSugar: 3g

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or proteins.

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