Best 7 Stuffed Yellow Summer Squash Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and easy summer dish, look no further than stuffed yellow summer squash. This versatile vegetable can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making it a perfect option for any palate. From savory fillings like ground beef and rice to vegetarian options like quinoa and roasted vegetables, there's a stuffed yellow summer squash recipe out there for everyone. So grab a few fresh squash and get ready to explore the world of stuffed summer squash!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S STUFFED YELLOW SQUASH



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"My grandma, who raised me, was an awesome cook. This is a recipe she fixed every summer when our garden overflowed with yellow squash. My family still enjoys it," writes Janie McGraw of Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 medium yellow summer squash
1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 slices bread, toasted and diced

Steps:

  • Place squash in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil; cover and cook for 7-9 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain. , When cool enough to handle, cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out and reserve pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Invert shells on paper towel., In a small bowl, combine the egg substitute, onion, salt and pepper. Stir in toasted bread cubes and squash pulp. Spoon into squash shells. , Place in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GARDEN-STUFFED YELLOW SQUASH



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Scoop up a serving of tomato-pepper-bacon stuffed squash for a tasty summer treat.

Provided by Kristen Winston

Categories     Fourth of July

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium yellow summer squash (crookneck or straightneck varieties; adjust baking time slightly if using pattypan squash)
½ cup green bell pepper, diced
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup tomatoes, chopped and seeded
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup Italian bread crumbs
4 slices bacon, fried until crisp and crumbled*
pinch seasoned salt
â…” teaspoon kosher salt
ground black pepper
butter (for sautéing)

Steps:

  • In large pot, cover squash with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until squash are tender but firm, about 8 minutes. Drain squash and cool slightly. Trim stems and cut squash in half lengthwise. Remove pulp, then chop it into small pieces. Reserve squash shells.. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute bell pepper and onion in butter until soft. In a separate pan, saute squash pulp (about 1 cup) until soft. Combine squash pulp with onions, peppers, tomatoes, cheese, bread crumbs, bacon and seasoned salt.. Place hollowed squash shells in a baking dish, and sprinkle the inside of each with kosher salt and pepper. Spoon squash mixture into each shell. Top with additional bread crumbs and drizzle top with melted butter. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until top is golden.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED STUFFED YELLOW SQUASH BOATS



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Make and share this Baked Stuffed Yellow Squash Boats recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Douglas Poe

Categories     Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 yellow squash
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning (basil, oregano) or 3 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, oregano)
kosher salt & fresh ground pepper, to taste
olive oil
2 cups japanese style panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut yellow squash in half lengthwise.
  • With a spoon, scrape flesh and seeds of squash into a large bowl, making boats.
  • In a pan sauté onion and garlic over medium heat with a dash of olive oil.
  • Add the squash that was removed from the boats and season with kosher salt and pepper.
  • Cook until almost soft (around 7 minutes).
  • When squash is almost soft, remove from heat and mix in bowl with 1 egg, breadcrumbs, herbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Scoop stuffing mixture into boats and fill evenly.
  • Sprinkle the top of the stuffed boats with extra parmesan cheese.
  • Cook in pre-heated oven (400 degrees) until boats are crisp tender and golden brown on top (around 10 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 28.8, Sodium 310.7, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 8.2

STUFFED YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH



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I grew everything here in my garden; it was from the first harvest, so it was a lot cheaper on the budget, because we all know fresh fruit and veggies can get expensive. All in all, we had a great time cooking our 'own' food. Even my 4-year-old had fun helping. You can add sausage to the rice just to give a little extra kick.

Provided by crys

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (6 ounce) package wild rice (such as Uncle Ben's ®)
3 cups water
6 yellow squash, halved lengthwise
1 splash olive oil, or to taste
2 small summer squash, diced
2 bell peppers, or more to taste, diced
2 cucumbers, diced
1 onion, diced
3 cherry or grape tomatoes, or more to taste
1 cup shredded Gouda cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water and wild rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 45 minutes. Drain excess liquid, fluff rice with a fork, and cook uncovered for 5 minutes more.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Arrange yellow squash halves onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake yellow squash in preheated oven until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute summer squash, bell peppers, cucumbers, onion, and tomatoes in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Mound rice atop each of the squash halves. Top rice with a portion of the sauteed vegetable mixture.
  • Return squash to preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes more. Sprinkle Gouda cheese over the stuffed squash halves and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 22.8 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 179.4 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

STUFFED TEX-MEX YELLOW SQUASH



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Hollowed-out squash earns kid appeal when filled with a mix of beef, bell pepper, and corn, all topped with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 yellow squashes (8 ounces each)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper (ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 scallions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
1/2 pound ground beef chuck
1 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees, with rack set in the top third. Halve each squash lengthwise; slice a sliver from the rounded part of each half so it sits flat. Leaving a 1/4-inch border, scoop out halves with a small spoon; roughly chop flesh, and reserve. Place squash halves, skin side down, in a shallow baking dish. Season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add reserved chopped squash, bell pepper, scallion whites, and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bell pepper begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and chili powder; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add beef; cook until no longer pink, breaking up meat with a spoon, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in corn and 1/4 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper.
  • Dividing evenly, spoon mixture into squash halves. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Cover with aluminum foil, and bake until squash is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Uncover, and bake until top is browned, 7 to 10 minutes more. Garnish with scallion greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 17 g

BULGUR-STUFFED YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH



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An attractive dish for entertaining, this recipe has a Middle-Eastern flavor. If you are really in a hurry, try the alternate cooking method.

Yield serves 8, 1 piece per serving

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 medium yellow summer squash (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup whole fresh mushrooms, stems discarded
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup uncooked bulgur
1/4 cup bottled roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed, crumbled
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon shredded or grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out the pulp, leaving 8 shells (reserve the pulp).
  • Put the squash with the cut side down in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch nonstick baking pan. Pour the water into the pan.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Drain the liquid. Turn the squash over. Leave the oven on.
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process the reserved squash pulp and mushrooms for 10 to 15 seconds, or until coarsely chopped.
  • In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the squash mixture and onion for about 3 minutes, or until the onion is soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in the broth, peas, bulgur, roasted bell peppers, dillweed, and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, covered, for 10 minutes, or until the bulgur is tender. Spoon into the squash shells. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and pine nuts.
  • Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until warmed through.
  • To skip the baking and processing steps, thinly slice the squash and mushrooms, then cook with the onion as directed above. Simmer with the broth, peas, bulgur, roasted bell peppers, dillweed, and pepper, also as directed in the recipe. Serve sprinkled with the Parmesan and pine nuts.
  • (Per Serving)
  • Calories: 53
  • Total Fat: 1.5g
  • Saturated: 0.5g
  • Trans: 0.0g
  • Polyunsaturated: 0.5g
  • Monounsaturated: 0.5g
  • Cholesterol: 1mg
  • Sodium: 34mg
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugars: 3g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Dietary Exchanges
  • 1/2 Starch
  • 1/2 Fat

STEWED YELLOW SUMMER SQUASH



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Summer yellow squash, Southern-style.

Provided by Ed Canipelli

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 slices bacon
4 small crookneck (yellow) squash
¼ cup chopped Vidalia® onion
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 cup water, or as needed to cover

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into 1/4-inch thick strips (lardons). Slice squash and set aside.
  • Cook bacon lardons in a saucepan over medium heat until crispy, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add squash, onion, sugar, salt, and pepper to the bacon and bacon grease. Add enough water to cover and cook over medium-low heat for 45 minutes. Much of the water will evaporate; add more if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.6 g, Cholesterol 9.9 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 3706.1 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right squash: Look for young, tender squash with smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid squash that is too large or has blemishes, as these may be tough or bitter.
  • Prepare the squash properly: Cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pulp. Be careful not to cut too deeply into the squash, as this will make it difficult to stuff.
  • Use a flavorful stuffing: The stuffing is what really makes stuffed squash special, so be sure to use a flavorful combination of ingredients. Some popular options include bread crumbs, sausage, vegetables, and cheese.
  • Cook the squash until it is tender: The squash should be cooked until it is tender but still slightly firm. Overcooking the squash will make it mushy.
  • Serve the squash hot: Stuffed squash is best served hot out of the oven. You can garnish it with fresh herbs or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

Stuffed yellow summer squash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up fresh summer squash and it can be easily customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create a stuffed squash dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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