Stuffed Mini Pumpkins
Delightful stuffed mini pumpkins filled with flavorful beef and spices, perfect for fall festivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian (optional)
Ingredients
- Mini pumpkins
- Ground beef
- Pumpkin puree
- Onion
- Garlic
- Herbs (e.g., thyme, sage)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the mini pumpkins.
- Scoop out the seeds using a spoon.
- In a skillet, cook chopped onions and minced garlic until soft.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and herbs; season with salt and pepper.
- Stuff the mini pumpkins with the beef mixture.
- Place in a baking dish, add water to the bottom, and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- If desired, sprinkle cheese on top and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with sautéed vegetables or plant-based protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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