Stuffed pumpkins with herbs & bread crumbs

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Pumpkins, miniature (about 4 to 5 inches in diameter)
2cupsBread, rye or whole wheat; cubed
½cupCarrots; thinly sliced
1cupOnion; diced
½cupVegetable broth
½cupCelery; diced
1teaspoonOregano; dried
½teaspoonBlack pepper; ground
¼cupParsley, fresh; minced
1teaspoonOlive oil or apple juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cut off pumpkin tops and set aside to use as covers. Scoop out seeds and membranes; set aside for another use. Set pumpkin shells on a large baking sheet.

In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients and toss well. Pack tightly into pumpkin cavities.Cover with tops. Bake 45 minutes, or until pumpkin shells are tender. Serve hot. Serves 4.

Per serving: 159 cal; 4 g prot; 2 g fat; 30 g carb; 0 chol; 209 mg sod; 6 g fiber.

Source: Vegetarian Times, October 1993/MM by DEEANNE