Pumpkin Stuffed With Vegetable Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5-6 lb. pumpkin or other winter squash
1 tbsp. canola oil
1 small onion, diced
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 small zucchini, diced (1 1/2 c.)
2 tbsp. minced shallots
1 1/2 c. brown rice
1/4 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. tumeric
1/4 tsp. salt
3 c. water
8 med. broccoli florets, blanched
2 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro, optional

Preparation

To cook pumpkin, preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Slice a 4 inch lid off top of pumpkin, angled so it can be replced.
Scoop out seeds and fibers, discard. Cover with foil and replace lid.
Place in baking pan with 1/2 inch water; bake until insides are tender, 50 -60 minutes.
Remove from oven and keep warm.