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Spicy Gem Squash Stuffed with Spinach and Rice

Stuffed Gem Squash with Rice, Spinach and Chillies

Irene Muller
Gem squash is a traditional South African summer squash with a sweet flavour that couples beautifully with a spicy filling.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine South African
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Gem Squash
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 3 Grass Onions chopped
  • 1 Chilli chopped
  • 200 g baby Spinach
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • Grated Cheese just enough for the topping
  • Paprika to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Jasmin Rice according to instructions on the packet, set aside.
  • Cut the gem squashes in halves, spoon out the flesh. Place the squashes in a microwave dish and cook for 10 minutes on high, or until the flesh is cooked.
  • When cooked place squashes in an ovenproof dish.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it stops bubbling. This allows the water from the butter to evaporate. Add the spinach and cook for about 5 minutes while stirring, until the leaves are darker and are about 1/4 of their original size.
  • Add the cooked rice to the spinach. Add the chopped chillies and grass onions. Mix well with two forks.
  • Add spoons full of this mixture to the squashes, top them up with grated cheese and sprinkle the paprika on each squash.
  • Grill in oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese bubbles.
  • Serve as it is as a main meal or with any meat and salads.
Keyword Chillies, Gem Squash, Rice, Spinach