What can I stuff in Patty Pan squash?

Anything! Leftovers, rice, quinoa, vegetables, cheeses, nuts, cooked shredded or ground meats like sausage or tofu crumbles, herbs, favorite seasonings, etc...

What kind of Patty Pan squash should I choose or are best for stuffing?

Large patty-pans are easiest and best for filling.

Do I need to peel the squash?

Nope! Patty pans skin and seeds are edible, like zucchini.

How Do I cook Patty Pan Squash?

Large patty pan squash can be cut in half, pre-baked at 375F for 15 minutes, stuffed with cooked filling, and then baked again for ~15 minutes or until tender. They are pre-baked because the stuffing will already be cooked and doesn't need as much time in the oven. Conversely, the squash need more time in the oven in order to get more tender.

Vegetarian Stuffed Patty Pan Squash Recipe

Vegetarian Stuffed Patty Pan Squash

Patty Pan w Stuffed Wild Rice, Red Peppers, Onions, Celery, Carrots, and Herbs. Side View In A Shallow Baking Dish.

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These 'lil local patty pan squash are fun, adorable, tasty, and very stuffable. This vegetarian / vegan stuffed squash recipe is versatile as you can fill them with any leftovers that you may have.

Author: beckie
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 3 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop / Oven
Cuisine: International
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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3 patty pan squash, halved & cored
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
1 carrot, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 red pepper, finely diced
2 sprigs rosemary
1 Tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
3 Tbsp parsley, chopped - as garnish

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly oil a baking pan.
Slice off a wee bit of the stem and bloom end of the squash to create a level surface and cut in half. The only purpose of this slice is to create a level surface to work with so don't take off too much.
Scoop out seeds and pulp, leaving 3/4″ wall.
Lightly oil the inside and sides of squash. Bake in oven, cut side down, ~ 15 minutes. Remove from oven, flip over, and get ready to fill it up.
Bring a large pan to medium high heat add add 2 Tbsp of olive oil. When hot add: onion, carrot, celery, pepper, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook ~ 7-9 minutes or until translucent and soft.
Add garlic and cook 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
Remove from heat and stir in cooked wild rice. Add and optional cheeses or nut and salt and pepper to taste.
Generously fill up the squash with the mixture.
Bake uncovered ~ 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Happy Eating! Beckie

Notes

Wanna bring your game up? Dice the squash seeds/pulp and pan fry with the onions & other veggies.
Wanna add some cheese? Knock it out - Parmesan cheese or Feta cheese would taste fantastic.
Wanna add some nuts? Try pine nuts, toasted pepita seeds, or your favorite nut.

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