Roasted Summer Squash Boats Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• Trim the ends from the squash, and cut each squash in half lengthwise. Cut the halves in half again crosswise, to make 4 pieces; cut those pieces in half twice more the long way, to make 16 short spears from each squash. Toss the squash with olive oil and garlic in a bowl; place into a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.
• Roast the squash until the spears and garlic start to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Check the squash after 5 minutes, and add time in 2- to 3-minute intervals to avoid burning.

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut yellow squash in half lengthwise.
• With a spoon, scrape flesh and seeds of squash into a large bowl, making boats.
• In a pan sauté onion and garlic over medium heat with a dash of olive oil.
• Add the squash that was removed from the boats and season with kosher salt and pepper.
• Cook until almost soft (around 7 minutes).
• When squash is almost soft, remove from heat and mix in bowl with 1 egg, breadcrumbs, herbs and parmesan cheese.
• Scoop stuffing mixture into boats and fill evenly.
• Sprinkle the top of the stuffed boats with extra parmesan cheese.
• Cook in pre-heated oven (400 degrees) until boats are crisp tender and golden brown on top (around 10 minutes).

Steps:

• Cut squash in half lengthwise; scoop out seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a baking dish. Fill pan with hot water to a depth of 1/2 in. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30-40 minutes or until tender. , When cool enough to handle, scoop out squash, separating strands with a fork; set shells and squash aside. , In a skillet, cook the beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the mushrooms, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in squash. , Cook, uncovered, until liquid has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Fill shells; place in shallow baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Lightly brush cut sides with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place on a baking sheet, cut side down. Bake until tender, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine broth and quinoa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes., Stir in garbanzo beans, cranberries, green onion, sage, lemon zest, lemon juice and the remaining oil and salt; spoon into squash. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds.