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Miniature Pumpkins Stuffed With Spiced Lentils Recipe

Miniature Pumpkins Stuffed With Spiced Lentils Recipe

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Ingredients:

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6 tiny pumpkins
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp cinnamon
2 cups brown lentils, rinsed and picked over
3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cayenne

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F 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.
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.
Fill hollowed pumpkins with equal amounts of hot lentil mixture. Cover each pumpkin with its lid and serve at once.
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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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	386.3 Kcal (1617 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.6 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.73g	13%
Cholesterol	1.44mg	0%
Sodium	1212.95mg	51%
Potassium	934.71mg	20%
Total Carbs	58.98g	20%
Sugars	5.9g	24%
Dietary Fiber	22.47g	90%
Protein	20.23g	40%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	12%
Iron	8.1mg	45%
Calcium	86.1mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	161.01 Kcal (674 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.76 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.64g	13%
Cholesterol	0.6mg	0%
Sodium	505.57mg	51%
Potassium	389.6mg	20%
Total Carbs	24.58g	20%
Sugars	2.46g	24%
Dietary Fiber	9.37g	90%
Protein	8.43g	40%
Vitamin C	3mg	12%
Iron	3.4mg	45%
Calcium	35.9mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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