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stuffed pumpkin

Cheese Stuffed Pumpkin

Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Vegetarian
Keyword: gluten free low carb recipes, Healthy side dishes, pumpkin recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Angela Coleby
A pumpkin stuffed with cheese, spinach and nuts makes a great addition to your Fall and holiday menu.  
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium Pumpkin
  • 4 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 3 Spring onions
  • 8 ounces Emmental cheese grated
  • 4 ounces Cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ cup Walnuts chopped
  • 1 cup Spinach fresh
  • cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ teaspoon Chilli flakes optional
  • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F degrees.
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper (or baking dish)
  • Cut the lid off the pumpkins and place to the side.
  • Scope out the seeds and stringy flesh.
  • Season the inside of the pumpkins with salt, pepper and the nutmeg.
  • Mix the cheese, garlic, spinach and walnuts in a bowl.
  • Place the filling into the pumpkins and pack down. Push as much as you can in.
  • Pour the cream over the topping, slowly, to let the cream work its way down.
  • Sprinkle the chilli flakes on top of the filling.
  • Place the pumpkin lids on top and bake for 2 hours.
  • Eat and enjoy!

Notes

Makes 6 servings.
The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 1g