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Stuffed Pumpkins

Stuffed Pumpkins

Delight with these stuffed pumpkins filled with ground turkey and quinoa, a cozy dish perfect for fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 pumpkins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Filling
  • 4 small sugar pumpkins
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Cooking Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the sugar pumpkins and scoop out the seeds.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey until browned.
  4. In a bowl, mix cooked turkey with quinoa, onions, garlic, cheese, and herbs until combined.
  5. Stuff each pumpkin with the mixture until full but not overflowing.
  6. Place on a baking sheet, cover with tops, and bake for about 45 minutes until tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pumpkinCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 20gFat: 14g

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling as you like! Dried cranberries or nuts can add a nice touch.

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