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Stuffed Mini Pumpkins

Stuffed Mini Pumpkins: A Cozy Fall Recipe to Savor

A delightful fall recipe featuring Stuffed Mini Pumpkins that combines savory turkey, herbs, and cranberries in a beautiful autumn dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pumpkins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Vessels
  • 4 small Sugar Pumpkins Hollow vessels for stuffing
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Turkey Main protein
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For cooking and flavor
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots Finely chopped
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries For sweetness
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Sage Chopped
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1 tsp Dried Thyme
  • 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth For moisture
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Or Brown Rice
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Optional, grated

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Wash and dry the sugar pumpkins thoroughly. Cut off the tops and scoop out the seeds.
  3. Drizzle each pumpkin with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pre-bake the pumpkins for 30-40 minutes until slightly tender.
Cooking the Filling
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook the ground turkey until browned.
  2. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots to the skillet and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in cranberries, sage, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and nutmeg.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Mix in the cooked rice and Parmesan cheese, seasoning to taste.
Stuffing the Pumpkins
  1. Carefully fill each pre-baked pumpkin with the turkey mixture.
  2. Replace the tops of the pumpkins and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes.
  3. During the last 5-10 minutes, remove the tops to allow the filling to brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pumpkinCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Choose fresh sugar pumpkins for best results. Adjust seasoning to preference and ensure filling reaches 165°F for safety.

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