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Low Calorie Stuffed Yellow Squash

A healthy and delicious dish featuring yellow squash stuffed with a flavorful mixture of vegetables and herbs, perfect for a light meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Stuffing
  • 2 medium yellow squash halved and seeds removed
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup chopped spinach fresh or frozen
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

Method
 

Prepare the Squash
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the yellow squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a cavity for the stuffing.
Make the Filling
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until translucent.
  2. Stir in chopped spinach, cooked quinoa, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan cheese if using.
Stuff and Bake
  1. Fill each squash half with the quinoa mixture and place in a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the squash is tender and the tops are slightly golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Serve warm as a main dish or a side. Can be customized with different vegetables or spices as desired.

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