Take a summer squash or two (I used 1 yellow zuke and 1 yellow crookneck from our garden) and dice smallish. Saute them with some garlic and olive oil. Once just starting to brown, add the sides of bell peppers (I used 1 red and 1 yellow) and rice (I used left over white rice). Remove from heat and add quartered cherry tomatoes, shredded Parmesan, and herbs (I used fresh thyme and chives from the garden). Then, spoon this into the hollowed out peppers (I cut the side off if possible so I can serve them with the top on the side... just cuz it looks cool. Cut off the tops if it's easier). I tend to make a lot, so I had enough left over to also fill both halves of a hollowed out zuke AND a small ramekin. Bake in a hot oven until done.
This is what you get!!
Notes and Next Time
- any grain would work well, brown rice, quinoa, etc
- I bet other veggies would work too... some spinach or other greens, bits of leftover winter squash (like acorn)
- tomorrow I might add leftover italian sausage and make them the main dish
- I bet different cheeses would also change things up a lot
Ingredients/Recipe
- some veg
- some herb
- some grain
- something to bake in (other veg or baking dish)
- some cheese
