Ground Turkey Brown Butter Sage (Printable Version)
Savory turkey and wild rice filling with browned butter sage in tender sugar pumpkins.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pumpkin
01 -
4 small sugar pumpkins, approximately 900 g each
→ Filling
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450 g ground turkey
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15 ml olive oil
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1 cup (160 g) chopped onion
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 cup (200 g) cooked wild rice
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1/2 cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
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120 ml heavy cream
→ Topping
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10 g fresh sage leaves
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60 g unsalted butter
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1/2 cup (60 g) coarsely chopped toasted pecans
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Slice off the tops of the sugar pumpkins and carefully remove seeds and fibrous membranes. Lightly season the interior cavities with salt and black pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until aromatic and translucent, approximately 5 minutes.
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Add ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking apart with a spoon. Season with salt, black pepper, and ground nutmeg.
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Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in cooked wild rice, grated Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream, mixing until evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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In a separate small pan, melt butter over medium heat until it starts to brown. Add fresh sage leaves and fry for 2 minutes until crisp. Remove leaves and drain on paper towels.
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Divide the turkey and rice filling equally among the prepared pumpkins. Top each with crumbled browned butter sage and toasted pecans. Replace the pumpkin tops.
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Place the stuffed pumpkins in a baking dish and add about 6 mm of water to the bottom to prevent burning. Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the pumpkin flesh is tender when pierced with a fork.
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Allow the pumpkins to cool slightly before serving. Serve whole or cut into halves or quarters as desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Ensure the pumpkin flesh is tender before removing from the oven to achieve the best texture and flavor.