Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Pumpkins - Great Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 mini pumpkins (about 1 lb / 450 g each)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 7 oz sausage meat (or use mushrooms for vegetarian)
• 1 cup cooked wild rice (or quinoa)
• ½ cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• ½ cup spinach, chopped
• ½ cup shredded cheddar or Gruyère cheese
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)