Acorn Squash Feta Casserole Recipe - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Acorn Squash Feta Casserole Recipe
Servings: 6
Dinner

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories
0g Protein
0g Carbs
0g Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 large acorn squash (about 1-1/2 pounds each)
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup (8 ounces) plain yogurt
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Dash cayenne pepper, optional
  • 1/4 cup sunflower kernels

Instructions

  1. Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; add 1/2 in. of hot water. Bake, uncovered, at 350 ° for 35-40 minutes. Drain water from pan; turn squash cut side up. Bake 10 minutes longer or until squash is tender; cool slightly. Carefully scoop out squash; place in a large bowl and mash. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add peppers; saute until crisp-tender. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and yogurt until blended. Stir in the squash, onion mixture, feta cheese, salt, pepper and cayenne if desired.
  3. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with sunflower kernels. Cover and bake at 375 ° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 25-30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160 °.

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