Stuffed Yellow Squash
Yellow squash steals the show in this hearty recipe, doubling as a tasty stuffing and a fun baking vessel.
| Temperature: | 350 degrees |
| Serving size: | One Half Squash, Stuffed |
| Prep time: | 20 minutes |
| Cook time: | 30 minutes |
| Total time: | 50 minutes |
| Equipment: | Frying Pan or Skillet, Baking Dish or Baking Sheet, Measuring Cups and Spoons, Can Open |
| Utensils: | Large Knife, Spoon |
Recipe adapted from Connecticut Food Policy Council
Nutrition Facts
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2 medium or large yellow squashes
3 cups cooked brown rice
1 cup no salt added tomatoes, diced and drained
1 cup squash pulp, from the yellow squashes listed above
1 cup white beans, drained and rinsed (Great Northern or Cannellini)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, sliced
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, produce, and tops of cans.
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Cut stem from end of squashes, then cut each squash in half, lengthwise. Remove any large seeds.
- Place squash skin side down in a shallow bed of water in a frying pan or skillet. Cover skillet with lid and steam over medium heat until squash is slightly tender, but not mushy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Scoop out the pump from each squash half. Should make about 1 cup. Place pulp in a medium bowl, along with tomatoes, cooked brown rice, white beans, and basil. Mix to combine these ingredients to form the squash stuffing.
- Place the squash shells in a baking dish. Stuff the squash with the stuffing mixture.
- Top with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
Tips
If making in the colder months, consider making with an acorn squash! Microwave the squash for 8-10 minutes in microwave to soften until tender throughout the squash. Remember, skin of the acorn squash is not edible.
To save time, try using instant brown rice in place of uncooked brown rice.
Depending on the size of your squash, you may have extra filling left over. Put any excess filling in the refrigerator up to 2 hours after cooking, and use it as a side dish for your next meal.
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