Roasted Summer Squash Boats

Name: Roasted Summer Squash Boats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 summer squash (any straight-necked type); 1 -2 teaspoon olive oil; 4 green onions, chopped; 2 -3 garlic cloves, minced; 20 g mozzarella cheese (or other semi-soft cheese); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; pepper

Submitted by Kitty Z

"Something a little different for your squash, inspired by twice-baked potatoes. This will work better with a straight, long squash"

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Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 2

ingredients

1 summer squash (any straight-necked type)
1 -2 teaspoon olive oil
4 green onions, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
20 g mozzarella cheese (or other semi-soft cheese)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
pepper

directions

Slice squash in half lengthwise. With a sharp spoon, scoop out the soft inside portion of the squash to form a canoe shape. Chop the squash innards roughly and set aside.
Heat oil in a frying pan. Add onions and garlic, saute for one minute.
Add squash innards and cook, stirring, about 2-3 minutes until most of the excess water has evaporated.
Mix in cheese and tomato paste, cook 2-3 more minutes.
Spoon this filling evenly into each squash boat. Sprinkle seasoning and pepper on top.
Place boats in a nonstick baking dish, and bake at 170C for 20-25 minutes (depending on the size and thickness of the boats).

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Reviews

These are wonderful! I used zucchini, and didn't have mozza...so used cheddar. Quick and easy! Had to bake mine for 35 minutes...I guess it is because we live at a very high altitude and everything takes longer to cook. Just right for the two of us. Thank you for sharing. Will definately be making these again!

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