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Roasted Pumpkin Stuffed with Wild Rice and Sausage

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Indulge in the flavors of fall with this Roasted Pumpkin Stuffed with Wild Rice and Sausage. This delightful dish features a sweet, tender pumpkin filled with nutty wild rice, savory sausage, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy Sunday dinners, it’s a heartwarming centerpiece that brings family and friends together around the table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium sugar pumpkin (about 3–4 lbs)
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (or ground pork/turkey)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 2 tsp fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried)
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Wash the pumpkin and slice off the top to create a lid. Scoop out seeds and pulp.
  2. In a pot, combine wild rice and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for about 45 minutes until tender.
  3. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
  4. Add crumbled sausage to the skillet; cook until browned (6-8 minutes).
  5. Mix in cooked wild rice, pine nuts, thyme, sage, salt, and pepper.
  6. Stuff the pumpkin with the wild rice mixture and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover loosely with foil.
  7. Roast for about 45 minutes or until pumpkins are tender but not mushy; remove foil during the last 10 minutes.

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