Mandarin Pumpkin Healthy Halloween Snack

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 medium-sized Mandarin pumpkins
• 500 grams of lean pork
• 200 grams of cooked white rice
• 1 cup of chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup of chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 tablespoons of chili powder
• Oil for roasting
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 45 minutes
• Cooking Time: 1 hour

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Clean and prepare the Mandarin pumpkins by removing the tops and seeds.
3. In a bowl, mix the lean pork, cooked white rice, walnuts, chili powder, mint leaves, salt, and pepper.
4. Fill the prepared Mandarin pumpkins with the meat-rice mixture.
5. Place the pumpkins on a baking sheet and roast for about 45 minutes or until the pumpkins are tender and the meat is cooked through.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information: (Please note that the nutritional information may vary depending on the exact ingredients used.)

• Calories: Depending on the ingredients used, the calorie content will vary.
• Fat: Moderate
• Carbohydrates: Moderate (from rice and pumpkins)
• Protein: High (from pork)
• Fiber: Good source (from pumpkins and walnuts)

Dish Characteristics:

• Creative dish that combines Halloween with healthy ingredients.
• Combines sweet, spicy, and savory flavors.
• The dish showcases the unique flavor of Mandarin pumpkins.
• A perfect snack for Halloween or any gathering.

User Comments:

1. "This dish was a hit at my Halloween party! The combination of flavors was amazing."
2. "The Mandarin pumpkins were a great vessel for the meat-rice filling."
3. "I loved the combination of lean pork and walnuts. It was a healthy yet tasty snack."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to choose fresh ingredients, especially the pork and mint leaves.
• Adjust the chili powder according to your desired spice level.
• If you can't find Mandarin pumpkins, you can use regular pumpkins, but they might need more cooking time.
• Be careful not to overfill the pumpkins as they might burst during roasting.