Description
Experience the warmth of autumn with our delicious stuffed pumpkins, perfect for family dinners and festive gatherings. These tender sugar pumpkins are filled with a savory mixture of ground sausage, quinoa, and fresh herbs, creating a harmonious blend of sweet and savory flavors in every bite. Not only do they serve as a stunning centerpiece for your table, but they’re also customizable to suit any palate. Easy to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients, these stuffed pumpkins will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small sugar pumpkins
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully cut off the tops of each pumpkin and scoop out the insides.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage until fully cooked.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked sausage, quinoa, diced onion, minced garlic, cheese, and herbs; mix well.
- Generously fill each pumpkin with the sausage mixture and replace the tops.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg