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Turkey Sage Stuffed Pumpkins

Delicious Turkey Sage Stuffed Pumpkins for Cozy Fall Dinners

Delight in Turkey Sage Stuffed Pumpkins, a cozy one-pot dinner perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pumpkins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkins
  • 4 small sugar pumpkins Perfect for individual servings
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Substitute with vegetable oil if needed
  • to taste salt Essential for enhancing flavor
  • to taste black pepper Adjust based on your preference
For the Filling
  • 1 lb ground turkey Can substitute with lentils or mushrooms for vegetarian
  • 1 onion Finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 1 cup celery Diced, can replace with bell peppers
  • 1 cup carrots Diced, can substitute with parsnips
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries Or substitute with raisins
  • 1 tbsp fresh sage Crucial for flavor
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Optional but recommended for flavor boost
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme Optional
  • 1/2 tsp dried rosemary Can be replaced with thyme or oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg Just a pinch
  • 1 cup chicken broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup cooked wild rice Can replace with brown rice or quinoa
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Optional for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Spoon
  • Knife
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut off the tops of the pumpkins and scoop out the seeds and pulp.
  3. Drizzle olive oil inside each pumpkin and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake the pumpkins for 30-40 minutes until slightly softened.
  5. In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground turkey for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots; sauté for 5-7 minutes.
  7. Stir in cranberries, sage, and additional herbs; cook for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Pour in the broth and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  9. Mix in cooked wild rice and parmesan cheese; adjust seasoning.
  10. Stuff the filling into the pumpkins, pressing down gently.
  11. Bake the stuffed pumpkins for an additional 20-25 minutes.
  12. Optional: Remove tops last few minutes for browning.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pumpkinCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Enjoy with a simple green salad or roasted Brussels sprouts for a complete meal.

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