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Stuffed Squash

Stuffed Squash
Stuffed Squash
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Stuffed squash is a comforting dish where hollowed-out squash halves are filled with a savory mixture, often featuring grains like rice or quinoa, vegetables, herbs, and sometimes meat or cheese. It's a versatile autumn and winter staple, with roots in various cuisines including American, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cooking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically balanced, offering complex carbohydrates from the squash and filling, protein from ingredients like meat, beans, or cheese, and healthy fats. It's a good source of fiber, vitamins A and C, and potassium, with a typical serving ranging from 300 to 500 calories depending on the specific ingredients used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories380 kcal
Protein12 g
Carbs45 g
Fat18 g
Fiber8 g
Sugar7 g
Sodium450 mg
Vitamin A250 mcg RAE
Vitamin C30 mg
Potassium600 mg
Magnesium55 mg
Iron2.5 mg
Calcium100 mg
Vitamin B60.4 mg
Folate60 mcg

Per 1 stuffed squash half (approx. 300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Stuffed squash is a prime example of a 'vehicle' dish, where the edible container (the squash) is as integral to the meal as the filling. Nutritionally, it's a great way to incorporate a variety of food groups into one colorful, satisfying plate.

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