from Chow Bella
2 pattypan squash (about 6-8 ounces each)
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper, any color
1/2 lb extra-lean ground turkey
1 egg
3/4 cup reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, divided
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 1/2 cups low-sugar marinara sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
non-stick cooking spray
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Cut a small amount of the stem end off the pattypan squash. Using a melon baller, gently scoop out the flesh of the squash, leaving about 1/8-inch margin (it's really important for the wall to be thin, otherwise the squash won't cook though), being careful not to pierce the sides of the squash (see photo).
3. Coarsely chop the flesh of the squash. Meanwhile, heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
4. Add the squash, garlic, and onion to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Saute the vegetables until tender, then remove them to a bowl to slightly cool.
6. Halve the pepper from top to bottom and remove the ribs and seeds, leaving the top part of the stem intact.
5. Once the cooked vegetables are cool, add the turkey, egg, 1/4 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, oregano and some salt and pepper. Gently mix all the ingredients together. Divide the mixture into quarters and stuff each vegetable with some meat mixture, mounding the meat up a little bit.
6. In an oven-proof, non-reactive baking dish, spray with non-stick cooking spray. Add half a cup of the marinara, then place the vegetables on top. Pour over the remaining sauce, using a spoon to smooth it over the surface of the meat to help keep the meat moist.
7. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F once inserted into the meat. Add the remaining mozzarella cheese and bake for about 5 minutes more, or until the cheese melts.
Servings per recipe: 4
Per serving:
Calories: 312
Fat: 15.1 g
Saturated fat: 6.2 g
Cholesterol: 106 mg
Sodium: 661 mg
Carbohydrates: 20.9 g
Fiber: 4.4 g
Sugar: 12 g
Protein: 23.7 g