Healthy Turkey Stuffed Pumpkin

Celebrate Pumpkin Day with this delicious and healthy keto-friendly recipe! A small pumpkin is stuffed with savory ground turkey seasoned with aromatic herbs, creating a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for any autumn meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 small pumpkin
• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese optional

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375F 190C

Cut the top off the pumpkin and remove seeds and pulp

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

Add diced onion and minced garlic, cook until softened

Add ground turkey, sage, thyme, salt, and pepper

Cook until turkey is browned

Spoon turkey mixture into the hollowed-out pumpkin

Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the pumpkin flesh is tender

If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top during the last 10 minutes of baking

Once cooked, remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve