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Stuffed Mini Pumpkins


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  • Author: Lucy
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

Delightful stuffed mini pumpkins filled with a savory blend of ground beef, pumpkin puree, and herbs, perfect for fall meals.


Ingredients

  • Mini pumpkins
  • Ground beef
  • Pumpkin puree
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Herbs (like thyme and rosemary)
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the mini pumpkins and scoop out the seeds.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft.
  4. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  5. Stir in pumpkin puree, herbs, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional few minutes.
  6. Stuff the mini pumpkins with the beef mixture.
  7. Place stuffed pumpkins in a baking dish, adding a little water to the bottom.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes until the pumpkins are tender.
  9. Serve warm.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, use lentils or black beans instead of ground beef.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg