3-Ingredient Cheesy Broccoli Stuffed Pumpkin
A hearty dish combining cheesy broccoli, rice, and pumpkin for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pumpkin
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup steamed broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut the top off the pumpkin and scoop out seeds.
- In a bowl, mix rice, broccoli, cheddar cheese, milk, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Spoon the mixture into the pumpkin.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
- Place pumpkin on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use any type of rice you prefer.
- Add cooked chicken or mushrooms for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pumpkin
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg