Stuffed Pumpkin II

Stuffed Pumpkin is a popular dish during the fall season and is often served as a centerpiece for Thanksgiving dinners.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Stuffed Pumpkin II

Cooking Method: Baking, Roasting Cuisine: American, European Courses: Dinner, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1400

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 piece Medium-sized Pumpkin
• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cup Vegetable Stock
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic Cloves
• 1 medium Bell Pepper
• 1 medium Zucchini
• 1 cup Mushrooms
• 1 cup Spinach
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut off the top of the pumpkin and remove the seeds and fibers from the inside.
3. In a saucepan, cook quinoa in vegetable stock according to package instructions.
4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and cook until softened.
5. Add spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted.
6. Stir in cooked quinoa, Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and fresh parsley.
7. Stuff the pumpkin with the quinoa and vegetable mixture.
8. Place the pumpkin in a baking dish and cover with the pumpkin top.
9. Bake for 60 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
10. Let the stuffed pumpkin rest for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 10g

Protein 10g20%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.