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Ghapama

7 lbs (3.1 kg) Pumpkin 1 Cup Rice 2.5 oz (70g) Almonds 1.5 oz (34g) Dried Apricots 3 oz (85g) Prunes 1.5 oz (34g) Raisins 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter 1/2 Tsp Salt 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon Powder 2 Tbsp Honey Preparations: 1- Cut off the top of the pumpkin and Scoop out the guts. 2- Dice the almonds. 3- Slice the prunes and dried apricots. Directions: 1- Transfer the rice onto a small pot. 2- Add salt and 1.5 cup water. 3- Simmer the rice for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. 4- Combine the cooked rice with almonds, dried apricots, prunes, and raisins. 5- Stir in cinnamon powder and honey. 6- Melt the unsalted butter and add to the mixture. Stir thoroughly. 7- Grease the inside of the pumpkin with butter and coat with honey. 8- Transfer the mixture into the pumpkin. 9- Cover the pumpkin with the top. 10- Preheat oven to 350º F (177º C), cook the pumpkin for about 75 minutes.

Ghapama CALORIES & NUTRITION VALUES

Ghapama is an Armenian Traditional pumpkin and rice recipe. It is a delicacy during the Christmas and/or special occasions. Ghapama is a Grade A food. It contains high amounts of vitamins and minerals. One serving (3.5 oz / 100g) of this Ghapama recipe contains about 270 percent of vitamin A (daily value). It is also high in dietary fiber. One serving of this Ghapama recipe has 83 calories (23 calories from fat), 2.5g total fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 225mg potassium, 14.8g total carbohydrates (3g dietary fiber, 5.4g sugars), and 1.8g protein.