Broiled Squash

Prep: 20 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

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.

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Ingredients

  • 2 medium yellow squash
  • 2 tsp chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1 tsp chopped pimiento
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1/8 tsp dried whole thyme
  • 1/8 tsp dried whole oregano
  • 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp fine dry breadcrumbs

Instructions

  1. Place squash in a saucepan; add water to cover and bring to a boil.
  2. Cover, reduce heat and simmer 6 minutes or until tender but still firm.
  3. Drain.
  4. Cut squash in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact.
  5. Remove pulp, leaving 1/4-inch thick shells.
  6. Mash pulp; add green chilies, pimiento, garlic powder, white pepper, thyme, and oregano.
  7. Stir well.
  8. Spoon mixture into the squash shells.
  9. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
  10. Arrange squash on a rack in a roasting pan coated with vegetable cooking spray.
  11. 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

Macronutrients

Protein 16.7g 33% DV
Total Fat 7.5g 10% DV
Carbs 79.7g 29% DV
Fiber 24.4g 87% DV
Sugar 5.3g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 568mg 25% DV
Potassium 952.3mg 20% DV
Cholesterol 14.5mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 105.3mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 49.7mg 55% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 664.5mg 51% DV
Iron 20.2mg 100% DV

* % 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).

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