How to Make Stuffed Summer Squash

Health score
35%
How to Make Stuffed Summer Squash
55 min.
5
441kcal

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Summer is a wonderful time to embrace the bounty of fresh produce, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a delightful dish of stuffed summer squash? This vibrant recipe, featuring the earthy flavors of Merguez sausage and creamy goat cheese, is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Each bite offers a perfect combination of savory richness and subtle sweetness from the roasted red bell pepper.

With a quick preparation time of just 55 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknight dinners or as an impressive side dish at your next summer gathering. The tender summer squash, halved and hollowed, acts as the perfect vessel for the flavorful filling. Topped with golden breadcrumbs and finished with a drizzle of olive oil, these stuffed squashes are sure to evoke admiration from your family and friends.

Not only do these stuffed summer squashes make for a mouthwatering dish, but they are also packed with nutrition. High in protein and rich in healthy fats, they are a satisfying option for those who are health-conscious. So, why not take advantage of fresh summer produce and try your hand at making these delightful stuffed summer squashes? Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon bread crumbs dry as needed
  • ounces goat cheese fresh crumbled
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper diced red
  • small round summer squashes halved
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • ounces merguez sausage 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with 1 teaspoon olive oil.
  2. Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Stir in sausage and red bell pepper. Cook, stirring to break up sausage into small pieces, until sausage is browned and bell pepper is soft and sweet, 7 to 8 minutes.
  3. Drain off any fat.
  4. Stir goat cheese and sausage mixture in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  5. Hollow out a 3/4-inch deep well in the center of each squash half.
  6. Place each piece on the prepared baking sheet, cut-side up. Season with salt and black pepper; fill each with 1 to 2 tablespoons cheese and sausage mixture. Top each squash with breadcrumbs and lightly drizzle with remaining 2 teaspoons olive oil.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until filling is golden and squash is tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories441kcal
Protein53.62%
Fat44.19%
Carbs2.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12
Glycemic Load
0.19
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
30.007390846377%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:441.2kcal
22.06%
Fat:20.96g
32.25%
Saturated Fat:7.6g
47.51%
Carbohydrates:2.34g
0.78%
Net Carbohydrates:1.94g
0.7%
Sugar:0.85g
0.95%
Cholesterol:163.93mg
54.64%
Sodium:523.85mg
22.78%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:57.22g
114.43%
Selenium:65.47µg
93.53%
Vitamin B3:16.99mg
84.95%
Vitamin B6:1.65mg
82.43%
Vitamin B12:4.49µg
74.88%
Zinc:10.36mg
69.06%
Phosphorus:568.54mg
56.85%
Iron:5.43mg
30.16%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.05%
Potassium:890.13mg
25.43%
Vitamin C:19.23mg
23.31%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.83%
Vitamin B5:1.81mg
18.13%
Copper:0.33mg
16.7%
Magnesium:64.14mg
16.04%
Vitamin A:600.67IU
12.01%
Folate:39.96µg
9.99%
Vitamin E:1.21mg
8.06%
Calcium:67.96mg
6.8%
Vitamin K:4.83µg
4.6%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.98%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.77%
Fiber:0.4g
1.61%
Source:Allrecipes