Stuffed Summer Squash
Summer squash stuffed with brown rice, fresh basil, beans, cheese, and veggies make a hearty and filling dish. Try this tasty recipe when summer squash are abundant in your garden or at the market.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
300
Calories
12g
Protein
57g
Carbs
3g
Fat
7g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
240mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 4 mg
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Ingredients
summer squash
2 medium
cooked brown rice
3 cups
diced tomatoes
1 cup
white beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup
fresh basil
1 tablespoon
Parmesan cheese
4 tablespoons
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 3
Wash and cut both squash in half, lengthwise. Remove the large seeds.
- 4
Steam the squash, skin side down, in a small amount of water in a fry pan or skillet until slightly tender (but not mushy).
- 5
Scoop out a good amount of pulp (1 cup), place in a bowl and mix with other ingredients (brown rice through Parmesan cheese).
- 6
Place the squash shells in a baking dish. Stuff the squash with the stuffing mixture.
- 7
Top with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
Notes
- •Rice + Turkey Stuffing : 1 cup squash pulp, 1 pound cooked ground turkey, 2 cups cooked brown rice, 1 can low-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
- •Cornbread Stuffing : 2 cups squash pulp, 2 cups cornbread stuffing from a mix, dry, 1 cup diced cook chicken or ham, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/4 cup almonds or other nuts
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Connecticut Food Policy Council
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