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Turkey & Brown Butter Sage Pumpkins

Savory Turkey & Brown Butter Sage Pumpkins for Fall Gatherings

Delicious Turkey & Brown Butter Sage Pumpkins, perfect for fall gatherings and loaded with savory flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pumpkins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkins
  • 4 pieces Sugar Pumpkins Ensure similar sizes for even cooking.
For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Turkey Can substitute with ground chicken or plant-based meat.
  • 1 cup Wild Rice Adds chewy texture.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with Pecorino Romano or mozzarella.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Adds richness.
Aromatics and Seasonings
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg Essential for flavor.
For the Brown Butter Sage
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Browned for flavor.
  • 10 leaves Fresh Sage Leaves Crisps in brown butter.
For Garnishing
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Toasted for crunch.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Oven
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the tops from sugar pumpkins and scoop out seeds.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil. Add onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. Add ground turkey to skillet, cook until browned, then season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  4. Stir in wild rice, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream until mixed.
  5. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan, brown it, then add sage and fry until crispy.
  6. Stuff each pumpkin with the turkey filling, top with crispy sage and pecans.
  7. Place tops back on pumpkins in a baking dish with water, bake for 45-60 minutes.
  8. Let pumpkins cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pumpkinCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For even baking, ensure pumpkins are similar in size. Monitor baking time to prevent mushiness.

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