Description
Stuffed pumpkins are a delightful autumn dish that showcases the season’s flavors with a savory filling of ground sausage and quinoa. These tender sugar pumpkins not only serve as a beautiful centerpiece for your table but also offer a cozy, comforting meal perfect for family gatherings or festive occasions. Each bite combines sweet pumpkin with a delicious blend of ingredients, leaving your guests eager for more. With simple preparation and endless variations, this recipe invites creativity while ensuring satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small sugar pumpkins
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully cut the tops off the pumpkins and scoop out the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage until fully cooked.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked sausage, quinoa, diced onion, minced garlic, mozzarella cheese, and fresh herbs.
- Stuff each pumpkin generously with the filling and replace the tops.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until pumpkins are tender when pierced.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg