Savory Rice-Stuffed Pumpkin Recipe for Fall | The Best Halloween Pumpkin Dinner You Must Try 🎃

Welcome to my special Halloween edition! Today we’re making a cozy, savory rice-stuffed baked pumpkin buttery rice with caramelized vegetables, cooked inside a whole pumpkin until tender, creamy, and full of warm fall flavor. This recipe is perfect for Halloween dinner, fall gatherings, or any cozy autumn night when you want something comforting and seasonal.

This Halloween pumpkin recipe is one of those dishes that looks spooky and festive but is incredibly easy to prepare. Baking the pumpkin whole gives the rice a naturally sweet, earthy flavor, and the cumin, onions, and carrots make the filling taste rich, warm, and aromatic. It’s the perfect fall comfort food, especially if you love savory pumpkin recipes, vegetarian meals, or unique seasonal dishes.

👇 Ingredients

1 small pumpkin (5–6 inches wide)

4 cups long-grain rice

5 cups water

1 tsp salt (½ for rice + ½ later)

4 sticks of unsalted butter 🧈

2 medium onions

2 medium carrots

3 tbsp cumin seeds

Optional: black pepper, herbs for garnish

👩‍🍳 Recipe steps in video!
I show you how to prepare the pumpkin, sauté the vegetables, layer everything inside the pumpkin, and bake it until the rice becomes fluffy and infused with buttery fall flavors. It’s a beautiful centerpiece for any autumn table and a great vegetarian Halloween dinner idea.

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