Ahh, quiet. On the way home from work I rarely call anyone, listen to any music or talk shows.
What do I do during this time? Think about recipes, of course!
On today’s drive I was thinking detox meals and something light as I had a big lunch at my favorite Mandaloun Mediterranean. Damn them for now having a $9.99 buffet. Oh the soft pita, the smooth hummus, the creamy lentil soup, the….
Focus Dawn. We’re talking about squash here.
Ahem! I was thinking either summer squash or a bok choy stir fry since I got both from my CSA and also where I could fit eggs into the mix. During the detox I can have eggs, some tofu, nuts, seeds and beans for some of the proteins. Way back when, I had done a sweet potato and egg dish that turned out really well and the shape of the squash reminded me of this. The squash would be perfect for the same idea, I thought. Additionally, I had some cooked quinoa on hand so I added that as another great protein source.
When I got home after my hair cut and washing my car I fired up the toaster oven. I love using it when the weather is warmer for heating smaller items and not over heating the kitchen.
This dish is quick and easy and would be really fun for kids (of all ages) or would even make a great appetizer. I loved the rich eggs, the flavorful bit of char from broiling the squash and the aromatic Italian seasonings. Enjoy!
Italian Summer Squash Canoes with Farm Fresh Egg and Quinoa
Serves 1 (2 canoes)
**5 WW Pts Plus
Ingredients
1 summer squash, halved lengthwise
2 eggs, preferably free range organic
1/4 cup cooked quinoa
Italian seasoning and garlic powder, to taste
Directions
1. Preheat broiler. Spray both sides of each squash with canola or olive oil spray, season with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
2. Place quash on a foil lined pan cut side down under broiler for about 8 minutes or until a bit softened. Turn squash over, scoop out seeds and flesh enough to make a canoe shape; crack an egg into each canoe and sprinkle more seasonings. Broil an additional 8 minutes or until whites are just firm. Top with 1/8 cup quinoa each.
Nutrition Facts
1 Serving
**5 WW Pts Plus
Amount Per Serving (2 canoes)
Calories 175.1
Total Fat 8.3 g
Saturated Fat 2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.0 g
Cholesterol 273.8 mg
Sodium 106.9 mg
Potassium 443.6 mg
Total Carbohydrate 13.8 g
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g
Sugars 4.0 g
Protein 12.6 g
Vitamin A 13.6 %
Vitamin B-12 11.8 %
Vitamin B-6 22.9 %
Vitamin C 34.3 %
Vitamin D 14.8 %
Vitamin E 0.7 %
Calcium 5.0 %
Copper 3.2 %
Folate 17.4 %
Iron 13.8 %
Magnesium 5.4 %
Manganese 11.1 %
Niacin 3.0 %
Pantothenic Acid 1.8 %
Phosphorus 30.3 %
Riboflavin 46.3 %
Selenium 1.9 %
Thiamin 4.6 %
Zinc 8.7 %
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Or per each canoe
**2 WW Pts Plus
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87.6
Total Fat 4.2 g
Saturated Fat 1.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.5 g
Cholesterol 136.9 mg
Sodium 53.5 mg
Potassium 221.8 mg
Total Carbohydrate 6.9 g
Dietary Fiber 1.2 g
Sugars 2.0 g
Protein 6.3 g
That looks do darn good!! Don't eggs make any dish taste better?! I can eat them everyday!! BTW, hope you and your family have a very happy Easter!!
I make a point to not listen to anything in my car on my way back from my furthest away class…it is my recipe thinking time too!!!
I am making this this weekend…no doubt about it. This looks fantastic.
I long for sometimes of quietness in my life. This dish looks perfectly healthy!Happy Easter to you and your family Dawn!
Thank you! And happy Easter to you too!
Quiet recipe thinking time, I like that and do it often. The photo looks amazing and the egg is cooked to perfection. Happy Easter Dawn.
My quiet time for thinking about recipes is in the shower…one of my favorite times of the day!
I love how adorable these are! They really do look like canoes. And isn't anything topped with a runny egg just so tasty?
This is yet another delicious dish Dawn, I cannot wait to try it!
Thank you for your kind words. Have been looking through your recipes, it's so addictive
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