Miniature Pumpkins Stuffed With Spiced Lentils Recipe

Name: Miniature Pumpkins Stuffed With Spiced Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tiny pumpkins; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and picked over; 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Servings: persons

6 tiny pumpkins
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F Fill a 9X13-inch baking pan with 1 inch of water. Set whole pumpkins in pan and bake 40 to 45 minutes, until blade of a knife penetrates flesh easily. (or microwave: With tip of a sharp knife, poke holes in each pumpkin. Set pumpkins in a microwave-safe plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 7 minutes. Rotate pumpkins and microwave 4 to 5 minutes longer.) Let cool, then carefully remove tops to make a lid. Scoop out seeds.
2
While pumpkins are baking, in a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato sauce, sugar, cumin, paprika, and cinnamon. Add lentils and broth. Cover and cook until lentils are tender, 40 to 45 minutes. Drain into a colander. Season lentils with salt and cayenne.
3
Fill hollowed pumpkins with equal amounts of hot lentil mixture. Cover each pumpkin with its lid and serve at once.
4
In the past, I've also baked a pretty medium-sized pumpkin at 325 (It takes longer, depending on size) and used it as a serving bowl.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tiny pumpkins, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, sliced, 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Miniature Pumpkins Stuffed With Spiced Lentils falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Miniature Pumpkins Stuffed With Spiced Lentils

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