Keto Ghapama (Armenian Stuffed Pumpkin with Cauliflower Rice)
Ingredients
- 1 Small Pumpkin or Squash Approx. 4 lbs
- 500 Grams Frozen Cauliflower Rice
- 1/2 Cup Chicken or Vegtable Stock
- 2 Tbsp Keto Honey To Taste; Nature's Hollow - Sugar Free Honey Substitute.
- 2 Tbsp Butter Divded.
- 15 Grams Chopped Walnuts
- 15 Grams Raisins
- 15 Grams Dried Apricots Chopped Into Bite Size Pieces.
- 15 Grams Dried Prunes Chopped Into Bite Size Pieces.
- 1-2 Tsp Cinnamon Chopped Into Bite Size Pieces.
- 1 Tsp Orange Zest To Taste.
- 1/2 Tsp Salt To Taste.
- 1/4 Tsp Black Pepper To Taste.
- 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg
- 1/4 Tsp All Spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- Add the cauliflower rice to a large pot with chicken or vegtable broth. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until all of the liquid is absorbed.
- Meanwhile, melt 1 tbsp of butter in a small pan. Add walnuts, 1 tsp of cinnamon, nutmeg and all spice. Sautée for about 2-3minutes on medium heat.
- Add all of the dried fruit to the butter and walnut mixture. Sautée for another minute and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Once the cauliflower rice is done cooking, add the nut and fruit mixture, orange zest and 1 tbsp of keto honey to the pot. Adjust seasoning if desired (cinnamon, salt and keto honey).
- Cut the top off the pumpkin or square (you can do this in an interesting pattern, like a star).
- Remove the seeds from inside the pumpkin.
- Combine 1 tbsp of melted butter and 1 tbsp of keto honey. Brush inside the pumpkin.
- Place the stuffing inside the pumpkin (cauliflower mixture).
- Close with the top of the pumpkin and place on a baking tray. Bake for approx. 45-60 minutes.
- Once the pumpkin is soft, serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (5 Servings):
- 126 Calories
- 11.5g Carbohydrates
- 3.7g Fiber
- 6.4g Fat
- 3.2g Protein