Italian Quinoa Stuffed Summer Squash

This would be a "Health Nut" post.  But, I promise it tastes wonderful!  You won't even know it is good for you, or that it is gluten-free...  Even my husband enjoyed it!

Italian Quinoa Stuffed Summer Squash:

1 cup Quinoa cooked according to the package (this is a double batch because I saved some for breakfast Quinoa)

Next, take 3 small (or 2 large) summer squash and gut out the middle

Place one garlic clove in a skillet with the leftover bits of squash and add 1/4 of a large onion chopped and 1/2 a green pepper chopped.  Saute until tender.

Place the quinoa, and sauteed vegetables in a mixing bowl and add a 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes, 2 teaspoons of Italian Seasoning, salt and pepper to taste, and 1 cup diced cooked chicken or cooked ground turkey.  Mix all ingredients well.

 

Stuff your squash with the mixture and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.  Remove from oven and top with cheese.  Bake an additional 10 minutes or until your cheese is  bubbly and melted.  Let rest for a couple minutes and serve with a salad - it makes a wonderful meal!

Italian Quinoa Stuffed Summer Squash
1 cup cooked Quinoa
3 small or 2 large Summer Squash (Gutted, but save the guts)
1 clove Garlic
1/4 Large Onion Chopped
1/2 Green Pepper Chopped
14.5 ounce can Diced Tomatoes
2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1 cup of cooked diced Chicken
Salt and Pepper to taste
Cheese to top the squash

(Optional - leave out the chicken and cheese to make it vegetarian.  This is a very versatile dish!)