Description
This stuffed patty pan squash recipe combines nutritional quinoa with savory ingredients, making it a healthy and delicious option for a meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 patty pan squash
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the patty pan squash and scoop out the insides.
- In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the red bell pepper, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for another 3 minutes.
- Mix in the cooked quinoa and stir until combined.
- Stuff the squash with the quinoa mixture, top with cheese if desired.
- Place the stuffed squash in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the squash is tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some chopped herbs like parsley or basil to the filling.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed squash
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: stuffed Patty Pan Squash, Quinoa, healthy recipes