Lentil and Vegetable Stuffed Ghapama with Fragrant Spices

Lentil and Vegetable Stuffed Ghapama with Fragrant Spices is a delicious Armenian dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish is a combination of lentils, vegetables, and fragrant spices that are stuffed inside a pumpkin and baked to perfection. The dish is not only healthy but also very flavorful, making it a great addition to any meal.

Ingredients:

- 1 medium-sized pumpkin
- 1 cup of lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of coriander
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Cut off the top of the pumpkin and remove the seeds and pulp.
3. In a large pot, cook the lentils according to the package instructions.
4. In a separate pan, sauté the onion, carrot, and red bell pepper in olive oil until they are soft.
5. Add the cooked lentils to the pan with the vegetables and mix well.
6. Add the cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper to the lentil and vegetable mixture and stir until well combined.
7. Stuff the pumpkin with the lentil and vegetable mixture and replace the top of the pumpkin.
8. Place the pumpkin on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour or until the pumpkin is tender.
9. Remove the pumpkin from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Appearance and Taste:
This Lentil and Vegetable Stuffed Ghapama with Fragrant Spices is a beautiful and colorful dish that is sure to impress your guests. The pumpkin adds a unique touch to the dish and the lentil and vegetable filling is bursting with flavor. The fragrant spices give the dish a warm and inviting aroma that will make your mouth water. The dish is both healthy and delicious, making it the perfect addition to any meal.
Type of Dish:
Vegetarian Main Course

3 Main Ingredients:

1. Pumpkin
2. Lentils
3. Vegetables