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Stuffed Pumpkins with Turkey: Cozy Fall Dinner Idea

Stuffed Pumpkins with Turkey
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Stuffed Pumpkins with Turkey is a cozy fall dinner idea featuring small pumpkins filled with a savory mixture of ground turkey, quinoa, and brown butter sage.

Ingredients

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  • 4 small sugar or pie pumpkins (tops cut, seeds removed)
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh sage
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa or wild rice
  • 1/2 cup shredded parmesan or gruyère cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (plus extra for topping)
  • Fresh sage leaves for garnish
  • Optional: drizzle of maple syrup or honey before baking

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Slice the tops off your pumpkins and scoop out the seeds. Drizzle the insides with olive oil and roast cut-side down for 20 minutes.
  2. While pumpkins roast, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until soft and fragrant. Add ground turkey, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Sauté until browned.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt the butter until it foams and turns golden brown. Pour into the turkey mix.
  4. Stir in cooked quinoa or wild rice, shredded cheese, and pecans. Mix until melted and combined.
  5. Flip pumpkins upright, fill each with turkey mixture. Top with extra cheese and pecans. Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbling and golden. Garnish with fresh sage.

Notes

  • This dish is perfect for a holiday table or a cozy fall dinner.
  • Feel free to substitute ground turkey with another protein if desired.
  • Adding a drizzle of maple syrup or honey enhances the flavor.

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