Quorn Meat Free Pieces & Quinoa Stuffed Pumpkin
This stuffed pumpkin recipe is made with Quorn Pieces and quinoa seasoned with Moroccan spices, topped with pomegranate and yogurt. A delicious, low fat seasonal dish that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
Serves 4
20 mins
A Little Effort
329 cals
(Per 100g)
11
g fibre
(Per 100g)
Made with Quorn Meat Free Pieces
High in Protein
Gluten Free
Low in Saturated Fat
Ingredients
- 300g Quorn Meat Free Pieces
- 1 pumpkin or 2 smaller ones
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp Ras al Hanout (Moroccan seasoning)
- 1/2-1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 150g quinoa
- 2 tbsp pomegranate molasses
- 500ml vegetable stock
- 1 pomegranate
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp natural yoghurt
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas Mark 4
- Cut the pumpkin into 4 slices (or into 2 if using smaller ones) and scoop out the seeds. Brush lightly with half of the oil and bake for 20-25 minutes until tender but still holding shape
- Heat the oil in a large pan and gently fry the onion for 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cumin, Ras al Hanout, Cayenne Pepper and fry for a further 2 minutes
- Stir in the quinoa, pomegranate molasses and vegetable stock. Bring to the boil then simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the Quorn pieces and cook for 15 minutes
- Add the fresh herbs and pomegranate seeds and mix well. Spoon the mixture into the pumpkin cavity and top with a dollop of natural yoghurt
Tip : The Quorn and Quinoa filling can be made in advance and frozen