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Stuffed Pumpkins with Sausage, Quinoa, and Mozzarella Recipe

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A comforting and hearty dish featuring small sugar pumpkins stuffed with a flavorful mixture of browned ground sausage, cooked quinoa, sautéed onions, garlic, shredded mozzarella cheese, and fresh herbs, baked until tender and perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

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Pumpkins

  • 4 small sugar pumpkins

Stuffing

  • 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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the stuffed pumpkins.
  2. Prepare Pumpkins: Cut the tops off each pumpkin and carefully scoop out the seeds, creating hollow shells for the stuffing. Set the seed-containing tops aside for later use.
  3. Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground sausage thoroughly until fully cooked, stirring occasionally to break it up into small pieces.
  4. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked sausage with the cooked quinoa, diced onion, minced garlic, shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped fresh basil or parsley. Stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  5. Stuff Pumpkins: Fill each hollowed pumpkin with the prepared sausage and quinoa mixture, packing it in gently but fully. Place the stuffed pumpkins upright on the prepared baking sheet and cover each with its reserved pumpkin top.
  6. Bake: Bake the assembled pumpkins in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the pumpkin flesh is tender when pierced with a fork and the filling is hot and melted.

Notes

  • Use small sugar pumpkins for a sweeter, more tender shell that’s perfect for baking and eating.
  • You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based sausage for a different protein option.
  • Cook the quinoa ahead of time to save preparation time.
  • Cover the pumpkins with foil for the first 30 minutes if you prefer a softer pumpkin skin.
  • Fresh herbs like basil or parsley add brightness, but feel free to experiment with thyme or oregano.

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