Stuffed Yellow Squash (Air Fryer and Oven Methods)
Stuffed Yellow Squash boats are a simple and delicious seasonal recipe ideal for serving as a holiday appetizer or side dish. Keep them meatless and serve with baked chicken or fish, enjoy as a simple vegetarian dinner, or add meat to the stuffing for a one-pan stuffed vegetable dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: stuffed yellow squash boats, vegetarian squash boats, yellow squash boats
Servings: 4
Calories: 254kcal
Author: Kristina Tipps
Oven Method
In a large covered pot, bring enough water to cover squash to a boil over high heat. Add whole squash and simmer for 8 minutes.
While squash simmers, saute the diced onions in oil for 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and saute 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and add tomato sauce, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese parsley, salt and black pepper. Mix to combine.
Remove squash from the boiling water when done and slice in half on the long side. Scoop out seeds and discard.
Place squash halves on a parchment lined baking sheet and stuff evenly with the breadcrumb mixture. Sprinkle with additional shredded mozzarella and bake for 15 minutes in an oven preheated to 400℉, or until cheese has melted.
Serve garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Air Fryer Method
Follow steps 1 to 3 from above.
Fill the squash evenly with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the stuffed squash halves in the air fryer basket or tray and sprinkle with additional shredded mozzarella.
Set the air fryer to 375℉ and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Serve as a meatless dinner or lunch, as an appetizer or side for a holiday dinner, or as a side with baked chicken.
Add ground beef or diced chicken to the stuffing to create a complete "stuffed vegetable" meal with meat.
Serving: 8oz | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 779IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 399mg | Iron: 2mg