STUFFED PUMPKIN DINNER
This recipe is a great way to use a pumpkin up after scooping out the seeds to bake. It is so delicious and fancy enough to serve to guests.-Christin Holt, Kingsburg, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Wash pumpkin; cut a 6-in. circle around top stem. Remove top and set aside; discard seeds and loose fibers from inside. Place pumpkin in a large Dutch oven. Fill with boiling water to a depth of 6 in.; add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the pumpkin is almost tender but holds its shape. Carefully remove and drain well; pat dry. , In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain well. Cool slightly; place in a large bowl. Add rice, tomato sauce, ham, eggs, garlic, oregano, pepper, vinegar and remaining salt. , Place pumpkin in a shallow sturdy baking pan. Firmly pack beef mixture into pumpkin; replace top. Leaving pan uncovered, bake at 350° for 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the top; if desired, use paper towel to remove excess moisture from top of meat. Slice pumpkin into wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 595mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
PUMPKIN SOUP
While it looks elegant and is an appealing addition to a holiday meal, this creamy soup is so simple to make. My husband was skeptical at first, but after one bowl, he asked for second helpings! -Elizabeth Montgomery, Allston, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the broth, pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, pepper and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cream; cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 427mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
PETER PUMPKIN EATER'S STUFFED PUMPKIN SOUP
This interesting recipe is from Food & Folklore of the 1,000 Islands, but originally from Joan Barrett's cookbook "In Praise of Pumpkins". I haven't tried it yet. (Have to wait for pumpkin season.) But I think you'll agree it looks intriguing!
Provided by Whisper
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut a fairly wide lid in the top of the pumpkin.
- Scoop out the seeds and fibers but save the seeds to roast later.
- Brush a little cooking oil inside on the pumpkin flesh.
- Set it on an oven-proof serving dish.
- Lay alternate layers of croutons and grated cheese inside the pumpkin.
- Sprinkle the final layer with salt and pepper and fill with chicken stock, not quite to the top.
- Close the 'tureen' with the pumpkin lid as tightly as possible.
- Place in a 375 degree oven and cook for 1 hour, or until the pulp is tender when tested with a fork.
- Just before serving, stir in the table cream.
- Serve the soup with scoops of cooked pumpkin.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.2, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 598, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 10.4, Protein 17.6
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