Description
A delightful dish that combines roasted pumpkin with a savory turkey and sage stuffing, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium pumpkin
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh sage, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully cut the top off the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and pulp.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onions, celery, and garlic until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded turkey, sautéed vegetables, breadcrumbs, sage, salt, pepper, and chicken broth. Mix well.
- Stuff the pumpkin with the mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
- Place the stuffed pumpkin on a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake for about 1 hour, or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes to brown the top.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Consider prepping the filling a day ahead. You can substitute mushrooms or lentils for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg