Description
Cheesy Stuffed Summer Squash is a delicious vegetarian dish that features tender summer squash filled with a flavorful mixture of vegetables, ricotta cheese, and corn, topped with a crispy cheese and panko breadcrumb topping. Baked to perfection, this dish is a great way to enjoy the bounty of summer produce.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for ‘Boats’ and Filling:
- 2 long summer squash (zucchini or yellow squash)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup red, yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped (2 5/8 oz/75 g)
- 1/4 cup yellow or red onion, chopped (1 3/8 oz/40 g)
- 1/4 cup Italian or flat leaf parsley, chopped (leaves only) (1/4 oz/ 10 g)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, made from whole or skim milk (4 1/8 oz/120 g)
- 3/4 cup corn kernels (4 1/2 oz/130 g)
- 1 tablespoon herbs, fresh or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 tablespoon salsa (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar Cheese (1 3/4 oz/50 g)
- 1/2 cup panko (1 oz/30 g)
- Paprika (hot, smoked, or mild according to your taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F/ 180 C. Grease a casserole dish if using.
- ‘Boats’ and Filling:
- Blanch the squash in salted water, then halve and scoop out the insides.
- Drain the diced squash well.
- Cook bell pepper, onion, and parsley in oil until softened. Add the diced squash and cook until softened.
- Mix the filling ingredients and stuff the squash shells.
- Top and Bake:
- Combine panko and cheese for topping, then add to each squash shell.
- Bake covered for 15 minutes, then uncovered for 25-30 minutes until tender and browned.
Notes
- You can customize the filling with your favorite herbs and spices.
- Feel free to add other veggies or proteins to the filling mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash half
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cheesy Stuffed Summer Squash, Vegetarian, Summer Squash Recipe, Stuffed Squash Recipe
