Stuffed Summer Squash Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy
CuisineCourse
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Summer squash4 Small
 Chopped green pepper2 Tablespoon
 Finely minced onion2 Tablespoon
 Finely diced celery2 Tablespoon
 Butter1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
 Canned mushrooms4 Ounce
 Salt1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1 Pinch
 Sage1 Teaspoon
 Parsley flakes1 Tablespoon
 Poultry seasoning1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Dry bread crumbs1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sherry1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 1154 Calories from Fat 582

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 66 g102.1%

Saturated Fat 39.9 g199.5%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 161.3 mg53.8%

Sodium 1837.9 mg76.6%

Total Carbohydrates 118 g39.2%

Dietary Fiber 18.6 g74.5%

Sugars 22.9 g

Protein 21 g42.2%

Vitamin A 108.2% Vitamin C 295.8%

Calcium 54.6% Iron 121.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Cook squash in small amount of boiling water until just tender; drain.
Saute green pepper, onion and celery in butter until onion is transparent.
Mince mushrooms; add to onion mixture with seasonings.
Stir in bread crumbs; heat through.
Halve squash lengthwise; scoop out pulp.
Add pulp to crumb mixture; blend well.
Heap stuffing into squash shells; place in baking pan.
Drizzle 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon sherry over stuffing in each shell.
Bake, covered, in 350-degree oven for 10 minutes.
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