Embark on a culinary journey with our stuffed pumpkin extravaganza! This heartwarming dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, sure to tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests. Picture a majestic pumpkin, roasted to perfection, its golden skin cradling a medley of savory delights. Inside, a symphony of aromatic basmati rice, tender chicken or lamb, and a vibrant array of vegetables dance together in a harmonious union. A crispy, golden brown crust adorns the top, adding a delightful crunch to each bite. Whether you prefer a vegetarian delight or the richness of meat, our collection of stuffed pumpkin recipes caters to every palate. From the classic comfort of a traditional Middle Eastern mahshi recipe to the innovative fusion of a Mexican-inspired pumpkin stuffed with black beans and corn, each dish is a testament to the versatility of this autumnal wonder. Prepare to be captivated by our curated selection of stuffed pumpkin recipes, each one a masterpiece in its own right.
Recipes in the Article:
1. Classic Middle Eastern Mahshi Pumpkin: Experience the authentic flavors of the Middle East with this traditional stuffed pumpkin recipe. A delectable filling of basmati rice, ground lamb, pine nuts, and aromatic spices is nestled inside a roasted pumpkin, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors.
2. Vegetarian Stuffed Pumpkin: This vibrant recipe showcases the beauty of plant-based cuisine. A medley of colorful vegetables, including bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms, is sautéed and combined with fluffy basmati rice, creating a flavorful and nutritious filling.
3. Mexican-Inspired Stuffed Pumpkin with Black Beans and Corn: Embark on a culinary adventure with this Mexican-inspired twist on stuffed pumpkin. A delightful combination of black beans, corn, bell peppers, and a blend of Mexican spices fills a roasted pumpkin, topped with a crispy tortilla crust.
4. Mediterranean Quinoa-Stuffed Pumpkin: Discover the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in this quinoa-stuffed pumpkin. A hearty filling of quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and Kalamata olives is complemented by a tangy lemon-herb sauce, creating a delightful vegetarian dish.
5. Apple and Sausage Stuffed Pumpkin: Experience a unique blend of sweet and savory flavors in this apple and sausage-stuffed pumpkin. Tender apple slices, savory sausage, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg create a filling that is both comforting and sophisticated.
SAVORY STUFFED PUMPKIN
"As soon as pumpkins are available in October, I stock up on them for making this special dish," pens Patricia Sacheck from her family's ranch outside Wasilla, Alaska. "The beefy mixture is filling and tastes good the next day - that is, if there are any leftovers!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the soup, mushrooms, soy sauce and brown sugar. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the rice and water chestnuts. , Wash pumpkin; cut a 6-in. circle around stem. Remove top and set aside. Discard seeds and loose fibers from the inside. Spoon beef mixture into pumpkin; replace top. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Rub oil over outside of pumpkin. Bake, uncovered, until pumpkin is tender, 1-1/2 hours. Scoop out some pumpkin with each serving of beef mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 982mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.
STUFFED PUMPKIN DINNER
This recipe is a great way to use a pumpkin up after scooping out the seeds to bake. It is so delicious and fancy enough to serve to guests.-Christin Holt, Kingsburg, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wash pumpkin; cut a 6-in. circle around top stem. Remove top and set aside; discard seeds and loose fibers from inside. Place pumpkin in a large Dutch oven. Fill with boiling water to a depth of 6 in.; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is almost tender but holds its shape. Carefully remove and drain well; pat dry. , In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain well. Cool slightly; place in a large bowl. Add rice, tomato sauce, ham, eggs, garlic, oregano, pepper, vinegar and remaining salt. , Place pumpkin in a shallow sturdy baking pan. Firmly pack beef mixture into pumpkin; replace top. Leaving pan uncovered, bake at 350° for 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the top; if desired, use paper towel to remove excess moisture from top of meat. Slice pumpkin into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 595mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
STUFFED PUMPKIN
Throwing a vegan dinner party in the autumn or winter months? Bake a pumpkin with a gorgeous stuffing of rice, fennel, apple, pomegranate seeds and pecans
Provided by Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Cut the top off the pumpkin or squash and use a metal spoon to scoop out the seeds. Get rid of any pithy bits but keep the seeds for another time (see our pumpkin seed recipe ideas). Put the pumpkin on a baking tray, rub with 2 tbsp of the oil inside and out, and season well. Roast in the centre of the oven for 45 mins or until tender, with the 'lid' on the side.
- Meanwhile, rinse the wild rice well and cook following pack instructions, then spread out on a baking tray to cool. Thinly slice the fennel bulb and apple, then squeeze over ½ the lemon juice to stop them discolouring.
- Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan. Fry the fennel seeds and chilli flakes, then, once the seeds begin to pop, stir in ½ the garlic and the fennel. Cook for 5 mins until softened, then mix through the apple, pecans and lemon zest. Remove from the heat. Add the mixture to the the cooked rice, then stir in the chopped parsley and taste for seasoning.
- Pack the mixture into the cooked pumpkin and return to the oven for 10-15 mins until everything is piping hot. Meanwhile, whisk the remaining lemon juice with the tahini, the rest of the garlic and enough water to make a dressing. Serve the pumpkin in the middle of the table, topped with pomegranate seeds and the dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 693 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 97 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 9 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
PUMPKIN STUFFED WITH EVERYTHING GOOD
The name says it all: this pumpkin is filled with the savory goodness of bacon, cheese, and bread; it makes a hearty main course or side dish. The recipe comes from "Around My French Table," by Dorie Greenspan.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees with a rack set in the center of the oven. Line a baking sheet with a nonstick baking mat or use a Dutch oven that is slightly larger in diameter than your pumpkin (in which case, you will need to serve your pumpkin from the Dutch oven, as it may stick, but it will keep its shape better this way).
- Using a sharp, sturdy knife, cut off top of pumpkin, working around the top with the knife inserted at a 45-degree angle to cut off enough to make it easy to work inside the pumpkin; reserve top. Remove seeds and strings from cap and pumpkin. Season inside of pumpkin generously with salt and pepper. Place on prepared baking sheet or in Dutch oven; set aside.
- In a large bowl, toss together bread, cheese, garlic, bacon, chives, and thyme until well combined. Pack into pumpkin; it should be well filled but not overstuffed. You may need to add some bread and cheese or some of the filling may not be necessary to use. In a small bowl, stir cream and nutmeg to combine. Pour over filling; filling should be moist but not swimming in cream -- you may need to use more or less accordingly.
- Place top on pumpkin and transfer to oven; cook until filling is bubbling and pumpkin flesh is tender, about 1 hour and 30 minutes. Remove top and continue baking until liquid is slightly evaporated and top of filling is browned, 20 to 30 minutes more.
- Carefully transfer pumpkin to a serving platter (or serve in Dutch oven, if using) and serve.
STUFFED PUMPKIN
This is an American Indian recipe, that I have been making for several years. its earthy goodness makes its perfect at Thanksgiving and Halloween feast. but know that you can make it for any meal. The original calls for venison but if you cant get any, Ground sirloin is a great substitute. Also you can add all kind of goodies if you want like golden raisins or chopped up nuts,or apples. Try it every way its worth the time involved and ooh so good!
Provided by Recipe Baroness
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 2h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil.
- Add "Uncle Ben's" and stir.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes, or until tender.
- Preheat oven to 350F (175 degrees C).
- Remove the top of the pumpkin and scoop out pulp and seeds.
- Prick the pumpkin interior with a fork and rub with 1 teaspoon salt and dry mustard.(I use Extra Dry Mustard Because I like the added Flavor).
- Heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stir in the ground venison, sirloin and Sage Sausage and onion.
- Slowly cook and stir until evenly brown.
- Remove from heat.
- Mix in the wild rice, remaining salt, eggs, and pepper.
- Stuff the pumpkin with the meat mixture.
- Place pumpkin in a shallow baking pan with 1/2 inch water.
- Bake the pumpkin in the preheated oven 1 1/2 hours, or until tender.
- Add more water to the pan as necessary to avoid sticking.
STUFFED PUMPKIN
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cut stem section from the pumpkin and remove seeds. Sprinkle inside with salt and cinnamon.
- Place hollowed pumpkin on a baking sheet in oven and roast for 20 minutes. Remove and fill with cornbread dressing (recipe follows) leaving 1 to 2 inches at the top for expansion.
- Increase oven temperature to 375 degrees.
- Place stuffed pumpkin in oven and bake for another 35 to 40 minutes or until pumpkin is tender, dressing is set and nicely browned on top.
STUFFED PUMPKIN
I took this to work this week, and got rave reviews on it. People loved the fact that they were being served out of a pumpkin. Even though the recipe calls for a sugar pumpkin, I actually made a triple batch and filled a jack-o-lantern pumpkin for work because I needed something that would serve a lot of people. However, jack-o-lantern pumpkins are not very good for eating themselves so everybody just ate the filling, whereas you should actually scoop out part of the flesh of the sugar pumpkin with the stuffing. I originally got this recipe off of here, but went I started to review it, with my list of modifications, I realized that it had changed so much that it was a completely different recipe so I am posting my own version. Note: You can modify the spices to your tastes, and I use Smart Balance in place of butter.
Provided by MsLizze
Categories Apple
Time 2h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Cut off the top of the pumpkin, and remove the seeds and strings.
- Combine the apples, pecans, and craisins in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl combine the brown sugar and spices.
- In a third little bowl combine the vanilla and smart balance.
- Drizzle the smart balance mixture over the apple mixture, and stir.
- Add the brown sugar mixture to the apple mixture and toss until coated.
- Fill the pumpkin with the apple mixture.
- Bake the pumpkin in a shallow baking dish with the pumpkin top beside it for 1 1/2 hours, or until the pumpkin and apples are soft.
- If you have extra apple filling, you can bake it in a small baking dish beside the pumpkin also.
- You can either serve it warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.2, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 32.8, Carbohydrate 51, Fiber 4, Sugar 44.1, Protein 1.4
Tips:
- When selecting a pumpkin for stuffing, choose one that is firm and has a deep, rich color. Avoid pumpkins with blemishes or soft spots. - To make the pumpkin easier to stuff, cut it in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. You can use a spoon or an ice cream scoop to remove the pulp. - If you are using a pre-cooked pumpkin, be sure to drain it well before stuffing it. - To prevent the pumpkin from becoming too dry during cooking, add a little bit of liquid to the stuffing mixture. This could be water, broth, or even milk. - Be sure to cook the pumpkin until it is tender, but not mushy. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the pumpkin and the type of stuffing you are using. - To make the stuffing more flavorful, add some herbs and spices to the mixture. Some popular choices include sage, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. - If you are using a meat-based stuffing, be sure to cook the meat thoroughly before adding it to the pumpkin. - For a vegetarian stuffing, you can use a variety of vegetables, such as onions, celery, carrots, and mushrooms. - Be creative with your stuffing! You can add anything from nuts and seeds to dried fruits and cheese.Conclusion:
Stuffed pumpkin is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a stuffed pumpkin recipe that everyone will love. Whether you are looking for a traditional Thanksgiving dish or a creative new way to enjoy pumpkin, stuffed pumpkin is a great option. So next time you are looking for a delicious and festive dish to serve, give stuffed pumpkin a try!
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