Halloween Party Food for a Terribly Yummy Feast
Transform your Halloween gathering into a culinary delight with these adorable stuffed pumpkins! Filled with savory ground turkey, nutritious quinoa, and hearty black beans, this dish is visually stunning and perfect for all dietary preferences. The combination of spices creates an enticing aroma that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Easy to prepare and fun to serve, these stuffed pumpkins are sure to become the centerpiece of your spooky celebration!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 small pumpkins (about 5 inches in diameter)
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the tops off the pumpkins and scoop out the seeds.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey, season with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Cook until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in cooked quinoa and black beans until well combined.
- Stuff each pumpkin with the turkey-quinoa mixture and top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake pumpkins for 30-35 minutes until tender but not collapsing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pumpkin (approx. 280g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize by adding seasonal veggies or different spices to the filling for added flavor. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers; reheat gently in the oven or microwave.