1 Show-Stopping Quinoa and Vegetable Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe
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A hearty and healthy dish featuring a whole pumpkin stuffed with quinoa and a mix of vegetables, perfect for a nutritious meal.
- Author: Kitchen Hub
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Total Time: 95 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 medium pumpkin
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the top off the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and pulp.
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain.
- In a medium pot, bring the vegetable broth to a boil, add the quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers to the pan, and cook until tender.
- Mix the cooked quinoa with the vegetables, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stuff the pumpkin with the quinoa and vegetable mixture.
- Place the pumpkin in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 60 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
Notes
- You can use any type of pumpkin or squash for this recipe.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or spices according to your preference.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg