Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin Rice: A Cozy, Hearty Dinner Delight
Experience the warmth of fall with this delicious roasted stuffed pumpkin rice recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 medium pumpkin
- 1 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, onions)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the top off the pumpkin and scoop out the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix together the cooked rice, diced vegetables, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the pumpkin with the rice mixture and top with shredded cheese if desired.
- Place the pumpkin in a baking dish and add a little water to the bottom.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45-60 minutes or until the pumpkin is tender.
- Remove the foil for the last 10 minutes to let the cheese brown.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite vegetables.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg