Stuffed Summer Squash
Makes:
4 Servings
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.
Ingredients
- 2 medium summer squash
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil
- 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Wash and cut both squash in half, lengthwise. Remove the large seeds.
- Steam the squash, skin side down, in a small amount of water in a fry pan or skillet until slightly tender (but not mushy).
- Scoop out a good amount of pulp (1 cup), place in a bowl and mix with other ingredients (brown rice through Parmesan cheese).
- Place the squash shells in a baking dish. Stuff the squash with the stuffing mixture.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
Notes
Other Stuffing Options:
- 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
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