Cinderella Pumpkin Bowl With Vegetables And Sausage

Name: Cinderella Pumpkin Bowl With Vegetables And Sausage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole (10 pound) Cinderella pumpkin; 1 (16 ounce) package kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 1 large onion, peeled and chopped; 3 cloves garlic - minced, or amount to taste; 2 cups parsnips, peeled and cubed (optional); 2 cups rutabagas, peeled and cubed (optional); 2 cups cabbage, coarsely chopped (optional); 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 head broccoli, cut into florets; 2 zucchini, cut into chunks; 1 1/2 cups canned or frozen corn; 2 (13.75 ounce) cans chicken broth; 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (optional); 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1/2 (1.25 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix; 1/2 (1 ounce) packet dried Italian seasoning; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 whole (10 pound) Cinderella pumpkin
1 (16 ounce) package kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic - minced, or amount to taste
2 cups parsnips, peeled and cubed (optional)
2 cups rutabagas, peeled and cubed (optional)
2 cups cabbage, coarsely chopped (optional)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 head broccoli, cut into florets
2 zucchini, cut into chunks
1 1/2 cups canned or frozen corn
2 (13.75 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups cooked white or brown rice (optional)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 (1.25 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
1/2 (1 ounce) packet dried Italian seasoning
salt and ground black pepper to taste

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
2
Cut around the top of the pumpkin to make a lid. Use a large metal spoon to scoop out the inside membrane and seeds.
3
Place the pumpkin on the prepared baking sheet, and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 1 hour, then lower heat to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
4
Meanwhile, place the sausage in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Cook until evenly browned, turning frequently, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until translucent and tender, about 5 minutes. If desired, stir in the parsnips, rutabaga, and/or the cabbage; cook until the vegetables are almost ender, about 5 minutes. Add the red and green peppers, broccoli, zucchini, and corn. Pour in the chicken broth, add the rice, and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in the parsley, red pepper flakes, onion soup mix, and Italian seasoning. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
Keeping the pumpkin on the baking sheet, spoon the vegetable-sausage mixture into the pumpkin, and replace the lid. Loosely cover the pumpkin with aluminum foil.
6
Cook the pumpkin in the preheated oven until the flesh is tender, about 4 hours. Scoop some of the pumpkin flesh away from the sides to combine with the vegetable mixture. To serve, place the pumpkin on a serving platter, and remove the lid to ladle out the contents.

653

kcal

Calories

Fat

124

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole (10 pound) Cinderella pumpkin, 1 (16 ounce) package kielbasa sausage, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces, 3 carrots, peeled and sliced, 2 celery ribs, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cinderella Pumpkin Bowl With Vegetables And Sausage falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!