Lunch: Sausage-Stuffed Pumpkins Recipe

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Brown Rice

Health and fertility benefits of Sausage-Stuffed Pumpkins Recipe

Brown rice is a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
2 shallots, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
5 tablespoons dried currants
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
2 medium pie pumpkins (2-1/2 pounds each)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

In a large saucepan, bring the water, rice, bouillon and curry powder to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and set aside. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion and shallots for 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Reduce heat; add the currants, broth, poultry seasoning, sage and marjoram. Return sausage to the pan. Cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat; stir in rice.
Wash pumpkins; cut a 3-in. circle around each stem. Remove tops and set aside. Remove and discard loose fibers; save seeds for another use. Prick inside each pumpkin with a fork; sprinkle with salt and garlic powder. Stuff with sausage mixture; replace tops.
Place in a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; add 1/2 in. of water. Bake, uncovered, at 350 ° for 30 minutes. Cover loosely with foil; bake 45-50 minutes longer or until tender. Cut each pumpkin into four wedges to serve.

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