Stuffed Cheesy Squash

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 25 minutes

Serve: 4

Ingredients:
4 small squash, cut in half
6oz. grated cheddar cheese
½ cup real mayonnaise
2oz. jar pimentos, drained, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
¼ cup almond meal
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, chopped

Instructions:
Cut the squash in half and place in a steamer basket.
Set the basket over boiling water. Cover the squash with lid and steam 8 minutes.
Let the squash cool.
Preheat oven to 350F.
In a large bowl, combine cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, pimento, butter, and almond meal.
Stuff the squash with the cheese mixture and transfer onto baking dish lined with parchment paper.
Top with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with parsley.

Serve warm.

Nutritional info per serving:
Calories 508
Total Fat 46.7g
Total Carbohydrate 7.5g
Dietary Fiber 3.3g
Total Sugars 4.9g
Protein 14.5g

Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.