My Stuffed Patty Pan Squash recipe is filled with a savory stuffing of wheat berry, kale, portobello mushrooms, walnuts and spices. Leave it vegan or add some feta for a vegetarian version. If you are looking for irresistible patty pan squash recipes... this is it!
Stuffed Patty Pan Squash recipe
There is something kind of fun and whimsical about patty pan squash. They are just about the cutest vegetable you can grow in my opinion! And when you turn them into STUFFED Patty Pan Squash... you are looking a dinner that can't be beat.
I planted two Patty Pan squash plants this year and they have gone crazy! I shared a few of them on Instagram and some of you asked what in the world I was going to do with them! I cut a lot of them up and roasted or sautéed them like any other squash, but one day when I had a little more time on my hands, I stuffed them!
Enter my Stuffed Patty Pan Squash recipe. See? Aren't they cute!!!
Patty Pan Squash Recipes
Patty Pan Squash isn't the most common squash, so good Patty Pan Squash recipes can be hard to come by. Look no further though because this one is perfection. They are stuffed with so much goodness....
Wheat berries, mushrooms, kale, herbs and even a little feta for fun (you can easily leave that out to make this dairy-free or vegan)
How to Make Stuffed Patty Pan Squash:
- To make the Stuffed Patty Pan Squash recipe you start with larger patty pan squash. These are about 4 inches across.
2. Then I then cut off the top and scooped out the seeds like a pumpkin.
3. Next I assembled the filling, stuffed the squash and put the little top hat back on the squash.
The result is not only the tastiest, but cutest way to eat a patty pan squash. It's really a wonderful well- rounded vegetarian or vegan main course!
Lovely enough for guests, but simple enough to make for a weeknight dinner.
Enjoy!
Stuffed Patty Pan Squash
Ingredients
- 4 large patty pan squash
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon sweet onion, minced
- 2-4 baby portobello mushrooms, diced
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup fresh kale, finely chopped
- ½ small lemon, juiced
- 2 tablespoons reduced fat crumbled feta
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup cooked wheat berries
- ¼- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Prep the squash by cutting off the top and using a small spoon to take out the seeds like a pumpkin. Season the inside with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- In a pan over medium heat saute the onion in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes or until soft.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic. Season with a pinch of the salt and pepper. Allow the mushrooms to soften for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the kale and lemon juice. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Saute until the kale wilts and starts to cook down.
- Remove from heat and put the stuffing in a small bowl. Stir with the feta, basil, parsley and wheat berries. Adjust salt and pepper if necessary.
- Stuff the patty pan squash and place in sprayed baking dish. Put the tops in the cooking dish as well.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the squash is tender.
- Serve with the tops on!
Nutrition
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Want more squash recipes?
Healthy Summer Squash Casserole
No Noodle Vegetarian Zucchini Lasagna
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Your turn!
Have you ever cooked with patty pan squash?
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday. Hope you enjoy your new Red Plate and have a great week!
Miz Helen
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much! Made my week!
Kimmythevegan says
You grew this in your garden? Nice!
These are completely adorable! I've seen patty pan squash at the market, but aside from roasting them, I wasn't really sure what else to do with them. Love this idea!
Thanks so much for sharing at Healthy Vegan Fridays- this recipe is being featured this week! I'm pinning & sharing (and bookmarking to make soon!).
JulieWunder says
I did grow then! I have a little backyard garden and a green thumb! 🙂
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
Hi Julie! These squashes look so cute! What a great idea! I never new they were called pan squash and have always seen them but have not yet had the chance to cook with them (mainly because I didn't know what to do with them). Excited to try out your recipe!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
And we always love having you link up with us for #HealthyVeganFridays! I’m Pinning and sharing!
Mary Ellen @ VNutrition says
Sorry, one more comment! You're being featured on HVF this week! 🙂
Rachel says
I love stuffed patty pan squash!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Rachel! Me too!
Anne says
That squash is so adorable! I love that color -so vibrant!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Anne! I hope you get a chance to try it.
Sommer @aspicyperspective says
This squash recipe looks amazing! Great pics!
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much!
lacey@fairytalesandfitness says
I have never had those but they look simple enough to make and pretty healthy.
JulieWunder says
yes! They are really very easy! You could use the stuffing for zucchini too!
Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
Those are super cute love the wheat berries inside too!
JulieWunder says
Wheat berries are one of my fav grains!
Mary Beth Jackson says
cute! I have seen those pan squash and wondered what the heck to do with them- good idea!
JulieWunder says
I know! They look a little intimidating-- but just use them like any other squash.
Shelley Marcy says
Not only are they precious.....but they also have the cutest name!
JulieWunder says
Don't they! I just love them. 🙂
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
Can I just say that you are one of the few people I know who have pattypan squash big enough to stuff? #lifegoals
JulieWunder says
Haha! I really wanted a bunch of zucchini, and I got a few, but the patty pan took OFF!
Blane Sherer says
Well that is some pretty squash.
JulieWunder says
Thank you so much!