Squash With Tomato And Feta Cheese Food

TOMATO FETA BAKED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 F. Poke holes in spaghetti squash with a knife and microwave for 5 minutes, then slice in half horizontally (the short way) and remove the seeds. Place the spaghetti squash, cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet with 2 tablespoons of water. Roast spaghetti squash on top rack for 20-30 minutes or until strands are just cooked enough to pull from the shell.
• While the squash is roasting, place the feta cheese in the middle of an 8X12 baking dish. Arrange the tomatoes, mushrooms and garlic around the cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and season with red pepper flakes, black pepper, and half the fresh basil. Place the baking dish on the bottom rack of the oven and roast for 20-30 minutes, or until the tomatoes are bursting and the feta is golden on top. Add the remaining basil and mix.
• When the squash is finished, pull the strands with a fork and place them in the baking dish with the feta cheese and vegetables. Mix until fully combined. Add a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with more fresh basil if you like.

SUMMER SQUASH AND TOMATO SIDE DISH WITH FETA

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring 1/2 in. of water to a boil. Add the squash; cover and boil for 3-4 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a large bowl, combine the lemon juice, oil, dill, garlic, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Gently stir in squash and cheese. Transfer to a serving platter. Combine tomato and onion; spoon over squash mixture. Serve immediately.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH FETA

Steps:

• Put 2 halved, seeded spaghetti squash in a microwave-safe bowl; add 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave 16 minutes. Let cool slightly, then scrape into strands with a fork. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano and a pinch each of cinnamon and sugar; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer; season with salt. Add the squash and toss. Top with feta.

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH TOMATOES AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cut off and peel neck of squash, then cut neck crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds (reserve round portion for another use). Season both sides of slices with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat until hot but not smoking, then cook squash, in batches if necessary, until browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Add water to skillet and cook squash, covered, over moderately low heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Gently transfer squash with a spatula to a 2-quart gratin or other shallow baking dish, overlapping slices if necessary, then pour any juices from pan over squash.
• Cook onions and garlic in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice, oregano, allspice, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer 3 minutes.
• Cover squash with tomato mixture and crumble feta on top, then sprinkle with nuts.
• Bake gratin until heated through and cheese is softened, about 10 minutes.
• Serve gratin drizzled with oil.

YELLOW SQUASH , EGGPLANT AND FETA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Slice lenghtwise the squash and eggplant into 8 slices each.
• In a large storage bag place oil, lemon, garlic, herbs, pepper, squash and eggplant. Marinate for 1 hour in refrigerator.
• Grill over hot coals for 5 minutes turning half way through.
• Layer grilled squash, eggplant and cheese in a glass 8x8 dish top with sauce and microwave for 3 minutes.
• Enjoy!

SPAGHETTI SQUASH I

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Place spaghetti squash with cut sides down on the prepared baking sheet, and bake 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a sharp knife can be inserted with only a little resistance. Remove squash from oven and set aside to cool enough to be easily handled.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed through.
• Use a large spoon to scoop the stringy pulp from the squash and place in a medium bowl. Toss with the vegetables, feta cheese, olives, and basil. Serve warm.

SHEET-PAN ROASTED SQUASH AND FETA SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in top third of oven; preheat to 400°F. Toss squash, black pepper, 2 Tbsp. oil, and 1 tsp. salt on an 18x13" rimmed baking sheet and arrange in an even layer. Roast until squash is beginning to brown on one side, 10-15 minutes. Turn squash, then arrange bread and feta over. Roast until bread is lightly toasted and feta is soft and warmed through, 8-10 minutes.
• Whisk vinegar, honey, thyme, and remaining 6 Tbsp. oil and 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl until well combined. Add radicchio and hot squash mixture and toss to combine.
• Transfer to a platter and sprinkle with Aleppo pepper (if using).

ACORN SQUASH FETA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Cut squash in half; discard seeds. Place squash cut side down in a greased 15x10x1-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., 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. , Transfer to a greased 11x7-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°.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH FETA

Steps:

• In partially covered microwave safe dish, place squash cut side down and cook 8 minute in microwave.
• Cool slightly.
• Using fork, remove strands.
• In skillet coated with olive oil-flavored cooking spray, cook fennel and leek for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add chopped tomato and seasoning; cook 1 minute more.
• Remove from heat; add feta cheese.
• Spoon over squash.