Ingredients

2 each - Summer squash and/or zucchini
1/4 cup - Red onion (diced)
1 clove - Garlic (chopped)
2 tbsp - Red bell pepper (diced)
6 each - White mushroom
1/8 tsp - Salt
1/8 tsp - Black pepper
1/8 tsp - Granulated garlic
1/3 cup - Breadcrumbs
1 tsp - Grated parmesan cheese
1 each - Egg

Variations

Use panko bread crumbs instead of regular bread crumbs.

Replace egg with vegetarian options like potato starch or another egg substitute.

Stuffed Summer Squash - Mostly Meatless Almost Vegetarian Recipe
Stuffed squash is a great marriage of nutrients and flavor. It makes a great side to many entrees both with meat and without. They also reheat very well and can serve as a lunch or quick snack.

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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  2. Clean the squash, cut off the ends and slice in half.

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  3. Scoop out the insides into a mixing bowl.

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  4. Place the squash open side down in a microwave safe dish and add 1/4 inch of water. Microwave for 5-6 minutes or until tender.

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  5. While the squash is cooking, break the squash insides into smaller pieces (use your hands).

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  6. Add a little bit of cooking spray to a skillet, heat to med/hi and add the red onion, garlic and red bell pepper.

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  7. Chop mushrooms, add to the skillet and add a little bit of water (to keep from drying).

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  8. Add the squash insides to the skillet.

  9. Add salt, pepper and granulated garlic to the skillet.

  10. Empty skillet into a mixing bowl and let cool (at least 5 minutes).

  11. Add breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese to bowl and mix well.

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  12. Add egg and stir well.

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  13. Add the filling to the squash pieces (drain water from dish).

  14. Bake for 20 minutes or until the stuffing is lightly browned.

Nutritional Analysis

  • Nutritional Grade: A
  • High in manganese
  • High in niacin
  • High in phosphorus
  • High in potassium
  • Very high in riboflavin
  • High in selenium
  • High in thiamin
  • High in vitamin B6
  • Very high in vitamin C

Nutritional information is from caloriecount.com and is shown only as a guide. While accuracy was attempted, it is not guaranteed.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1/4 of the batch (158g)
Servings Per Batch 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 173mg 7%
Total Carbs 12.1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8%
Sugars 3.3g
Protein 5.0g
Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 40%
Calcium 5% Iron 7%
*Based on a 2,000 calorie diet