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Stuffed Pattypan Squash

 5-7 small-medium pattypan squash
 Water for to cover for boiling
 2 cups of pre-cooked brown rice
 1 Tablespoon olive oil
 1 cup of baby portabello mushrooms
 2 cups packed chopped rainbow chard (any cooking greens will work)
 1/2 cup chopped onions
 2 cloves garlic, chopped
 1/2 cup shredded swiss cheese
 Seasonings: Penzey’s breakfast sausage seasoning. (Similar seasoning: sage and thyme. These vegetables are savory so any seasoning will work. Use what your family likes!)
 1/2 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1

Boil pattypan squash for 15 minutes. If rice is not already cooked, cook it in a separate pan while the squash is boiling. Cook rice and boil squash at the same time and make the stuffing while those two are cooking.

2

In the sauté’ pan, add the oil. Let it heat to medium. Add the mushrooms, onions, garlic, and rainbow chard. Add Seasoning of choice. Cook 5-7 minutes until done. If the pan gets too dry, add a little water to finish steaming the greens.

3

Preheat oven to 400*

4

Add the sautéed vegetables to mixing bowl. Add the ricotta. Add the rice. Stir to combine. Set aside.

5

Remove the squash. Cut off the end AND stem so that they sit flat. Using a small paring knife, cut out a deep pocket. Repeat with the rest of the squash. KEEP THE STUFF YOU CUT OUT. Chop and add it to the mixing bowl.

6

Stuff each squash with the vegetable/cheese mixture.

7

Bake 20 minutes.

8

Remove and top with cheese. Return to oven for 3 minutes until cheese has melted. Serve immediately.