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.

Prep 15 minCook 45 minTotal 60 minUpdated Jul 3, 202660 minVegetarianGluten Free

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 tbsp Summer squash
  • 3 cup Cooked brown rice
  • 1 cup Diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp Squash pulp, from summer squash listed above
  • 1 cup White beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp Fresh basil
  • 4 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Wash and cut squash in half, lengthwise. Remove the large seeds.
  2. Steam the squash, skin side down, in a small amount of water in a fry pan or skillet until slightly tender (but not mushy).
  3. Scoop out a good amount of pulp (1 cup), place in a bowl and mix with stuffing (brown rice through Parmesan cheese).
  4. Place the squash shells in a baking dish. Stuff the squash with the stuffing mixture.
  5. Top with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350 °F for about 30 minutes.

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Storage

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