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Stuffed Pattypan Squash

The tasty filling for this stuffed pattypan squash is made with bread, onions, peppers, and cheese for a super flavorful dish that takes only minutes to prepare!
Author: Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients 

  • 2 pattypan squash
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon onion, (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon banana pepper, (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon green bell pepper, (minced)
  • 1/2 cup dried bread cubes, (can be from whole wheat bread, cornbread, hushpuppies, etc.)
  • 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan, (freshly grated)
  • pepper

Instructions

  • Pick out a saucepan big enough for the two squash to fit in a single layer and fill with about an inch of water.
  • Bring to a boil, add the squash, cover, and cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Remove the squash with tongs and let cool for 5 minutes or so.
  • Cut off the tops of the squash and use a melon baller to scoop out the centers to create a good-sized cup for the filling. Discard the seedy filling, then chop up any squash flesh you scooped out and set it aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet, then add the onion and peppers. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chopped squash and cook for about a minute.
  • Remove from heat and add bread cubes, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Season with pepper and mix well.
  • Place the squash in the baking dish and stuff with the filling. You will have more stuffing than you need, but just let it overflow the squash.
  • Cover the baking pan loosely with foil and place in the oven to bake for about 15 minutes.

Notes

This recipe is for 2 servings. Each serving is one stuffed squash.
Any bread will work for the filling. Just cut the bread into cubes slightly smaller than a dime and allow to dry out at room temperature.
Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Stuffed Pattypan Squash
Amount per Serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.8
g
4
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1.6
g
Cholesterol
 
2.5
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
425.9
mg
18
%
Potassium
 
27.6
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
23.3
g
8
%
Fiber
 
1.3
g
5
%
Sugar
 
0.7
g
1
%
Protein
 
5.8
g
12
%
Net carbs
 
22
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.