Stuffed Hyotan (Long Squash)

Featured in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser on August 7, 2013.

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Ingredients:

Stuffed Hyotan (Long Squash)

  • 2 pounds Hyotan squash (available in local supermarkets), peeled, stem and end piece removed
  • 1/2 cup, packed ground turkey or chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh chopped herbs for garnish (parsley, oregano, thyme, basil)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and boil a pot of water.
  2. Cut squash into 4 even cylindrical pieces, use a spoon to remove cores and seeds.
  3. Boil for 3-4 minutes to par-cook; drain well.
  4. Combine next 7 ingredients (turkey through ricotta cheese), mix well to combine.
  5. Fill center of squash pieces with turkey mixture.
  6. In a large baking pan, add garlic, tomatoes, red pepper and olive oil.
  7. Place squash in pan, top each piece with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
  8. Bake for about 45-60 minutes or until squash is tender but still firm.
  9. Sprinkle with fresh herbs before serving with rice or pasta.

Makes 4 servings.

Approximate Nutrient Analysis per serving:
310 calories, 17 g fat, 3.5 g saturated fat, 30 mg cholesterol, 480 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 8 g sugar, 15 g protein

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