Stuffed Pattypan Squash

Here’s a delicious side dish for summer feasting: Stuffed Pattypan Squash with Cuban Rice and Beans (Arroz Congri) recipe that’s ready in less than 20 minutes.

Stuffed Pattypan Squash with Cuban Rice and Beans

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It has only been recently that I was introduced to pattypan squash. You’ll find it most often during the summer months. What I love about it is that it has a mild earthy taste and very easy to cook with.

Many cooks choose to roast them with a little oil or even pan fry them.

For me, I like the idea of stuffing it with one of my favorite recipes: Cuban Rice and Beans or Arroz Congri.

When baked with a touch of cheese, this delicious jewel of the garden can’t be beat.

In fact, it’s like a meal in itself that is the perfect size when serving it alongside a main meat like roasted pork loin.

To start:

Carefully cut off the top quarter of the squash. Then using a small spoon, scoop out the white flesh without breaking into the sides.

These pattypan squash are ready for filling.

Fill with your rice and bean mixture, heaping just above the top.

Finally top with finely grated mixed Italian cheese.

Bake for approximately 15 minutes or so at 400 degrees F.

Remove and serve several stuffed pattypans on a plate alongside a green salad.

Or, you can include it with this tasty ensemble: Stuffed Pattypan Squash, Roasted Pattypan with Tomatoes and Basil Appetizer Recipe and Arroz Congri. Enjoy!

For more delicious vegetable dishes, be sure to check out Wisconsin Homemaker’s Recipe Section.

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Stuffed Pattypan Squash with Cuban Rice and Beans (Arroz Congri)

Here’s a delicious side dish for summer feasting: Stuffed Pattypan Squash with Cuban Rice and Beans (Arroz Congri) recipe that’s ready in less than 20 minutes.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword 20-minutes-or-less, congri, pattypan squash, rice and beans, stuffed squash, summer recipe, vegetable recipe, vegetarian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 137 kcal

Author Deborah L Melian

Ingredients

• 6 pattypan squash
• 1 1/2 cup Cuban Rice and Beans or Arroz Congri – See Recipe Link in Recipe Notes Below
• 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
• 1/2 cup Italian blend cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Carefully cut off top of pattypan squash.
3. Using a small spoon, scoop out squash flesh.
4. Brush olive oil on parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Place your cut Pattypan Squash on the baking sheet.
6. Fill each vessel with rice mixture.
7. Top with cheese.
8. Place top of each squash alongside each stuffed squash.
9. Place in oven.
10. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the squash is tender.
11. Remove from oven.
12. Serve. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe Link: Arroz Congri (Cuban Rice and Black Bean Recipe) – https://wisconsinhomemaker.com/arroz-congri-cuban-rice-with-black-beans/

Nutrition Facts

Stuffed Pattypan Squash with Cuban Rice and Beans (Arroz Congri)

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 137 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g 8%

Cholesterol 1mg 0%

Sodium 19mg 1%

Potassium 462mg 13%

Total Carbohydrates 17g 6%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 4g

Protein 8g 16%

Vitamin A 7.4%

Vitamin C 37.1%

Calcium 6.3%

Iron 8.8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.