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keto-ghapama

Keto Ghapama (Armenian Stuffed Pumpkin with Cauliflower Rice)

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Armenian
Calories: 126
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add all of the dried fruit to the butter and walnut mixture. Sautée for another minute and stir to combine. Set aside.
  5. 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).
  6. Cut the top off the pumpkin or square (you can do this in an interesting pattern, like a star).
  7. Remove the seeds from inside the pumpkin.
  8. Combine 1 tbsp of melted butter and 1 tbsp of keto honey. Brush inside the pumpkin.
  9. Place the stuffing inside the pumpkin (cauliflower mixture).
  10. Close with the top of the pumpkin and place on a baking tray. Bake for approx. 45-60 minutes.
  11. 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
Net Carbs: 7.8g / Serving