Savory Stuffed Mini Pumpkins
Total Time: 01h 20m
Hands-on Time: 00h 45m
Makes: 8 servings
These vegan-friendly mushroom-and-quinoa-stuffed mini pumpkins contain all of the flavors of fall. With savory herbs and a hint of tart-sweetness from dried cranberries, these adorable little stuffed pumpkins will be the hit of your next fall gathering!
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Ingredients
- 8 mini pumpkins (about 10 to 13 ounces)
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon sea or Himalayan pink salt
- Simply Organic® Medium Grind Black Pepper, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon Simply Organic® Nutmeg
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or finely chopped
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, roughly chopped
- 2 cups kale leaves, destemmed and roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon Simply Organic® Ground Sage
- 1/2 teaspoon Simply Organic® Rosemary
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup apple cider
- 1/3 cup Simply Organic® Nutritional Yeast (or Parmesan cheese)
Directions
- Using a sharp serrated knife, slice tops off mini pumpkins; scoop out seeds and place pumpkins on a baking sheet. Rub inside flesh with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, then sprinkle with salt, pepper and a pinch of nutmeg.
- Roast for 20 to 30 minutes, or until pumpkins are just tender (will vary based on size of pumpkins).
- Meanwhile, in a pot, gently bring quinoa and 2 cups water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes, until fluffy. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the onion, and cook until tender. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add mushrooms and kale leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally until tender and caramelized.
- Add sage and rosemary and cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, then add quinoa, cranberries and apple cider, cooking until cider is absorbed.
- Arrange pumpkins in a large baking dish and stuff each with quinoa mixture. Sprinkle with nutritional yeast or Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for an additional 10 to 20 minutes, until pumpkins are soft and stuffing is heated through. Serve hot.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
