Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the zucchini is tender. Serve hot or at
room temperature.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 89 (52% from fat) • carb. 7g • pro. 4g • fat 6g • sat. fat 2g
• chol. 5mg • sod. 286mg • calc. 96mg • fiber 3g
Orzo-Stuffed Squash
This is a perfect complement to grilled meats or seafood,
or a delicious vegetarian entrée.
Makes 4 servings
cooking spray
4
medium yellow squash (6-8 ounces each)
2
tea 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1
clove garlic, chopped
1
⁄
2
cup minced red onion
1
⁄
2
cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon
basil
1
cup cooked orzo, pastina, or rice
1
tablespoon chopped flat parsley
1
⁄
2
teaspoon kosher salt
1
⁄
4
teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3
ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
(can use reduced fat)
Steam squash for 12 to 15 minutes until crisp-tender. When cool enough to
handle, cut a lengthwise strip from the top of each squash and reserve;
scoop out the pulp from the lids and the shells, discarding the seeds and
leaving
1
⁄
4
-inch-thick shells. Invert the shells on a cooling rack over a towel
and let drain for 30 minutes. Chop the squash lids and reserve.
Melt 2 teaspoons olive oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add the chopped garlic, onion and pepper and cook until tender, 3 to 5
minutes. Stir in the reserved chopped basil, chopped squash, orzo or rice,
parsley, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
Stir in the shredded cheese. Rub each squash shell with
1
⁄
4
teaspoon extra
virgin oil. Stuff the squash shells generously with the orzo/vegetable mix-
ture. The recipe may be done ahead to this point, covered and refrigerated.
Place the rack in position A and preheat toaster oven to 400ºF. Lightly coat
an 11x7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange the stuffed squash in
the baking dish. Bake until the squash are golden brown and heated
through, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 185 (36% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 9g • fat 8g • sat. fat 1g
• chol. 11mg • sod. 274mg • calc. 205mg • fiber 5g
Cranberry Ginger Apple Crisp
An old favorite with a twist – dried cranberries
and bits of crystallized ginger.
Makes 8 servings
cooking spray
1
cup rolled oats
1
⁄
2
cup brown sugar, packed
1
⁄
3
cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon
cinnamon
1
⁄
4
teaspoon salt
6
tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (
3
⁄
4
stick)
1
1
⁄
2
pounds tart apples, peeled, cored, quartered
and cut into
1
⁄
4
-inch slices*
1
tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1
⁄
2
cup dried cranberries
2
tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
1
⁄
2
cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons
honey
1 teaspoon
vanilla
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