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Turkey Sage Stuffed Pumpkins

Delicious Turkey Sage Stuffed Pumpkins for a Cozy Fall Feast

These Turkey Sage Stuffed Pumpkins are a delightful blend of savory turkey and aromatic sage, perfect for a cozy fall feast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 pumpkins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkins
  • 4 small sugar pumpkins 6-8 inches in diameter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Filling
  • 1 pound ground turkey or substitute with mushrooms or lentils
  • 1 medium onion or shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins/chopped dates
  • 2 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup cooked wild rice or brown rice; quinoa is an alternative
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Wash the pumpkins thoroughly, cut off the tops, and scoop out the seeds.
  3. Drizzle olive oil inside each pumpkin and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Place the pumpkins cut side up on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes.
  5. In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the ground turkey thoroughly.
  6. Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrots to the skillet and sauté until softened.
  7. Stir in cranberries, sage, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and nutmeg; cook briefly.
  8. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; stir in wild rice and Parmesan if using.
  9. Stuff the filling into the prepared pumpkins and replace the tops.
  10. Bake stuffed pumpkins for another 20-25 minutes, removing tops for the last 5-10 minutes if desired.
  11. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pumpkinCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can freeze for up to 2 months and reheat in the oven.

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