Stuffed Summer Squash

Name: Stuffed Summer Squash
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 large yellow summer squash (about 8 oz.); 1 large zucchini (about 8 oz.); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 pound lean ground turkey; 1 cup chopped fresh or canned tomatoes; ½ cup canned low-sodium chicken broth; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; Salt and pepper; ⅓ cup dry Italian-style bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

8 Ratings
6 Reviews

Use beautiful summer squash as the base for this baked dish stuffed with ground turkey, vegetables, herbs and spices.

Recipe by MyRecipes September 2008

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4 Servings

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Directions

Step 1
Fill a bowl with ice water. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cut squash and zucchini in half lengthwise; place in boiling water. Bring back to a boil; cook until slightly softened, 5 minutes. Transfer squash to ice water. Cool for 2 minutes. Remove; pat dry.

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Step 2
Scrape out seeds and stringy pulp from each squash half, leaving a large cavity for stuffing. Arrange snugly in a large, lightly oiled ovenproof baking dish.
Step 3
Warm 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add turkey and cook, stirring to break up until crumbly, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, broth and thyme. Increase heat to high and cook, stirring often, until turkey is thoroughly cooked and some of liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place equal amounts of filling in each squash half, piling it high in center. Mix bread crumbs with Parmesan, then sprinkle mixture over squash and drizzle with 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Bake until golden brown on top, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

350 calories; fat 21g; saturated fat 5g; protein 25g; carbohydrates 15g; fiber 3g; cholesterol 92mg; sodium 696mg.

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MyRecipes Member

06/29/2022

This recipe turned out delicious! I added a little lemon pepper, and put salt and pepper on the squash before I stuffed it. The breadcrumbs and parmesan were crispy which added great texture.

Giaheather

06/19/2016

My husband liked it more than I did. The squash was awesome, but the filling was a little lack-luster...

Burntbydad

07/07/2015

I collected this recipe many years ago and the stars just now aligned and I had all the ingredients available this is very good, easy to make, flavorful, and light on the diet. My wife will not eat cooked tomatoes so I used Green Peppers and my Zucchini is over a pound so I only used one.

Onecentinvegas

10/08/2011

For a light meal, this was good. I followed the recipe exactly, served it with a side of buttermilk biscuits. Husband LOVED it; I thought it was just OK. Will make again because it is light, healthy, tasty and inexpensive.

VJDeed

07/10/2011

Excellent! Since I didn't have plain/fresh tomatoes, I used the same measurement of "Rotel-type" tomatoes (diced w/ peppers). Served with side of wild rice. Hubby who doesnt love squash, has said repeatedly how much he likes this dish and said I can make this again for sure!

Eloise4

02/23/2011

Amazing!!!!!!! So healthy and tasty, made couscous as a side to go with it, it was great!!!!!I will definitely make it again!!!!

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