Broiled Squash
Broiled stuffed yellow squash offers a delightful combination of tender squash shells filled with a flavorful mashed mixture of chilies, pimiento, and herbs, then broiled to a golden crisp. Perfect for a light vegetarian main or side dish, it's quick to prepare and full of vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place squash in a saucepan; add water to cover and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer 6 minutes or until tender but still firm.
- Drain.
- Cut squash in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact.
- Remove pulp, leaving 1/4-inch thick shells.
- Mash pulp; add green chilies, pimiento, garlic powder, white pepper, thyme, and oregano.
- Stir well.
- Spoon mixture into the squash shells.
- Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Arrange squash on a rack in a roasting pan coated with vegetable cooking spray.
- Broil 5 1/2 inches from heat for 8 minutes or until browned.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
407
kcal
20% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).