DINNER IN A PUMPKIN

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Scoop out hearty helpings of meat, rice and cooked pumpkin in this fun fall entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium pie pumpkins (2-1/2 pounds each)
1-1/4 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Wash each pumpkin; cut a 4-in. circle around stem. Remove top and set aside; discard seeds and loose fibers from inside. Place pumpkins in a shallow sturdy baking pan; set aside., In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, soy sauce and brown sugar. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Fold in rice; spoon into pumpkins and replace tops. Brush outsides of pumpkins with oil. , Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or just until pumpkin is tender (do not overbake). Place on individual serving plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

Madhi Wa Bobi
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this recipe changed my mind! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the spice blend was perfect. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


Abdullah Elkouly
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This recipe was a hit at my Halloween party! The pumpkin presentation was so festive and the food was delicious. I especially loved the combination of the sweet pumpkin with the savory chicken and vegetables.


Liane Amstrong
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the spice blend was perfect. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


Tiger Gaming
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This was a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. The flavors were delicious and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


Xiclatly Sanchez
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this recipe changed my mind! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the spice blend was perfect. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


JJ Anointed Ke
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This recipe was a hit at my Halloween party! The pumpkin presentation was so festive and the food was delicious. I especially loved the combination of the sweet pumpkin with the savory chicken and vegetables.


Rofiq Khan
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the spice blend was perfect. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


Corey whyte
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This was a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. The flavors were delicious and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


Thapelo Donald
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this recipe changed my mind! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the spice blend was perfect. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


Asser Ahmed
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This recipe was a hit at my Halloween party! The pumpkin presentation was so festive and the food was delicious. I especially loved the combination of the sweet pumpkin with the savory chicken and vegetables.


Desire Desire
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the spice blend was perfect. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


Sabrina McCARTNEY
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This was a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. The flavors were delicious and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


Marnelli Martinez
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this recipe changed my mind! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the spice blend was perfect. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


ila minto
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This recipe was a hit at my Halloween party! The pumpkin presentation was so festive and the food was delicious. I especially loved the combination of the sweet pumpkin with the savory chicken and vegetables.


Md Banla
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I made this for my family and they loved it! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the spice blend was perfect. The chicken was cooked to perfection and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


EMMANUEL TEMITOPE
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This was such a fun and easy recipe to make! I loved that I could use up leftover pumpkin puree and it turned out so delicious. The flavors were perfect and the presentation was beautiful. I will definitely be making this again.


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