Best 5 Teris Dinner In A Pumpkin Recipes

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Autumn is in the air and that means it's time to start thinking about pumpkin-based dishes. From traditional pumpkin pie to more creative pumpkin-infused dishes, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy this fall staple. One of our favorite ways to use pumpkin is in a teris dinner. A teris dinner is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's made with rice, meat, vegetables, and spices, all cooked together in a pumpkin. The pumpkin adds a delicious sweetness and depth of flavor to the dish, and it also makes for a beautiful presentation.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TERI'S DINNER IN A PUMPKIN



Teri's Dinner in a Pumpkin image

I make this for my family every year around this time...and I feel you might like it as well. It also makes a wonderful addition to regular Thanksgiving day fare! Try serving it on a platter surrounded by small ornamental squash for a dramatic presentation.

Provided by Teri Blackburn Pell

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Ground Pork Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork sausage
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken stock
1 ½ cups long grain and wild rice mix
1 sugar pumpkin
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans French cut green beans

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, mix ground beef and sausage. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Mix in salt and pepper, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar.
  • Drain meats, and mix in chicken stock and rice. Cover, and cook 25 to 30 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove and reserve top of pumpkin. Scoop out seeds and stringy pulp.
  • Mix cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, mushroom stems and pieces, and green beans into the beef and sausage mixture. Spoon mixture into the pumpkin, and replace pumpkin top.
  • Place pumpkin on a large baking sheet, and bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until pumpkin is tender. Scoop out portions of filling and parts of the cooked pulp to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1652.5 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

DINNER IN A PUMPKIN



Dinner in a Pumpkin image

Scoop out hearty helpings of meat, rice and cooked pumpkin in this fun fall entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium pie pumpkins (2-1/2 pounds each)
1-1/4 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 cups hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Wash each pumpkin; cut a 4-in. circle around stem. Remove top and set aside; discard seeds and loose fibers from inside. Place pumpkins in a shallow sturdy baking pan; set aside., In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in the soup, mushrooms, soy sauce and brown sugar. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until heated through. Fold in rice; spoon into pumpkins and replace tops. Brush outsides of pumpkins with oil. , Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or just until pumpkin is tender (do not overbake). Place on individual serving plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 559 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 1714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

DINNER IN A PUMPKIN



Dinner in a Pumpkin image

This is so yummy, I tried this at my friend's house this Halloween, well needless to say it will be a tradition at our house.

Provided by Riverbear

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium pumpkin
1 onion, chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs ground beef
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 (15 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups cooked rice
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts

Steps:

  • Cut off the top of the pumpkin and thoroughly clean out pulp and seeds.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) In a large skillet sauté onions in vegetable oil until tender.
  • Add meat and brown.
  • Drain drippings from skillet.
  • Add soy sauce, mushrooms,brown sugar and soup.
  • Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cooked rice and water chestnuts.
  • Spoon mixture into cleaned pumpkin shell.
  • Replace pumpkin top and place entire pumpkin, with filling, on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 1 hour or until inside meat of the pumpkin is tender.
  • Put pumpkin on a plate.
  • Remove pumpkin lid and serve meat.
  • For your vegetable, scoop out pumpkin and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.9, Fat 31.5, SaturatedFat 10.7, Cholesterol 108.5, Sodium 938.5, Carbohydrate 30.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 7, Protein 32.7

TERI'S DINNER IN A PUMPKIN



Teri's Dinner in a Pumpkin image

I make this for my family every year around this time...and I feel you might like it as well. It also makes a wonderful addition to regular Thanksgiving day fare! Try serving it on a platter surrounded by small ornamental squash for a dramatic presentation.

Provided by Teri Blackburn Pell

Categories     Ground Pork

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork sausage
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken stock
1 ½ cups long grain and wild rice mix
1 sugar pumpkin
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans French cut green beans

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, mix ground beef and sausage. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Mix in salt and pepper, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar.
  • Drain meats, and mix in chicken stock and rice. Cover, and cook 25 to 30 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove and reserve top of pumpkin. Scoop out seeds and stringy pulp.
  • Mix cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, mushroom stems and pieces, and green beans into the beef and sausage mixture. Spoon mixture into the pumpkin, and replace pumpkin top.
  • Place pumpkin on a large baking sheet, and bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until pumpkin is tender. Scoop out portions of filling and parts of the cooked pulp to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1652.5 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

TERI'S DINNER IN A PUMPKIN



Teri's Dinner in a Pumpkin image

I make this for my family every year around this time...and I feel you might like it as well. It also makes a wonderful addition to regular Thanksgiving day fare! Try serving it on a platter surrounded by small ornamental squash for a dramatic presentation.

Provided by Teri Blackburn Pell

Categories     Ground Pork

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork sausage
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken stock
1 ½ cups long grain and wild rice mix
1 sugar pumpkin
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
2 (4 ounce) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans French cut green beans

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, mix ground beef and sausage. Cook and stir until evenly browned. Mix in salt and pepper, pumpkin pie spice, and brown sugar.
  • Drain meats, and mix in chicken stock and rice. Cover, and cook 25 to 30 minutes, until rice is tender.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove and reserve top of pumpkin. Scoop out seeds and stringy pulp.
  • Mix cream of celery soup, cream of mushroom soup, mushroom stems and pieces, and green beans into the beef and sausage mixture. Spoon mixture into the pumpkin, and replace pumpkin top.
  • Place pumpkin on a large baking sheet, and bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until pumpkin is tender. Scoop out portions of filling and parts of the cooked pulp to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 40.4 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.9 g, Sodium 1652.5 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

Tips:

  • Select the right pumpkin: Choose a sugar pumpkin or a pie pumpkin that is about 3 pounds in weight. These pumpkins have a sweet flavor and a tender texture that is perfect for cooking.
  • Prepare the pumpkin: Cut the pumpkin in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Brush the inside of the pumpkin with melted butter and season with salt and pepper.
  • Layer the ingredients: Start by placing a layer of cooked rice or quinoa at the bottom of the pumpkin. Then, add a layer of your favorite protein, such as chicken, beef, or tofu. Next, add a layer of vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, or bell peppers. Finally, top with a layer of your favorite sauce, such as tomato sauce, Alfredo sauce, or curry sauce.
  • Bake the pumpkin: Place the pumpkin in a preheated oven and bake for about 45 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce is bubbly.
  • Serve the pumpkin: Once the pumpkin is cooked, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Then, scoop out the filling and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Dinner in a pumpkin is a delicious and easy way to enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to cook pumpkin, give dinner in a pumpkin a try. You won't be disappointed!

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