Best Greek Style Squash Recipes

GREEK-STYLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Cut the spaghetti squash in half and scrape out the seeds with a spoon. Place the halves cut-side down on a rimmed baking sheet and roast until the halves look somewhat wrinkly and collapsed, about 50 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
• Use a fork to scrape the inside of the squash to form spaghetti-like strands and transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Heat the oil over medium heat in a very large, deep skillet (or even a large Dutch oven or pot). Add the garlic and saute until just golden, about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp and onion, season with salt and pepper and saute until the shrimp are pink and almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, olives and oregano and saute until the mixture is hot and the shrimp are cooked through, another 2 minutes.
• Turn the shrimp mixture into the serving bowl and toss with the spaghetti squash. Sprinkle with the feta and serve.

GREEK-STYLE SQUASH

Steps:

• Place the yellow squash, zucchini, tomato, olives and onion on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 17x18 in.). Combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic salt, oregano and pepper; drizzle over vegetables. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape. , Transfer vegetables to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese.

GREEK STYLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH SALAD

Steps:

• (To cook the spaghetti squash, if you haven't yet: preheat oven to 350 degrees F; slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds; poke holes all over the squash with the tip of a knife; spray a cooking sheet with pan spray and bake the squash halves face down for 30 to 40 minutes or until easily pierced by a fork; let cool until they can be handled, then gently scoop out the insides with a fork - they will form into spaghetti-like strands).
• In a bowl, combine the vinegars, olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and garlic and whisk well.
• In another bowl, combine the squash, tomato, cucumber, feta, bell pepper, onion, onions, olives, and garbanzo beans, then add the whisked vinegar mixture and toss well.
• Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH GREEK STYLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
• Cut spaghetti squash in half and remove seeds.
• Place cut side down on baking sheet.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until a knife can be inserted easily into squash.
• Remove from oven and cool slightly until it can be handled easily.
• Meanwhile heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook onion, stirring constantly until fragrant.
• Stir in tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are warmed.
• Shred spaghetti squash with a fork and place in a large bowl.
• Toss squash with tomatoes, feta cheese, olives and basil.
• Serve warm.

GREEK-STYLE SHRIMP WITH FETA AND SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Prick spaghetti squash with a fork and place in the microwave.
• Cook on high for 4 minutes.
• Check for doneness (should yield to the touch); rotate and continue cooking a minute or two at a time until done.
• Allow to cool slightly and slice the squash in half.
• Remove the seeds .
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and saute crushed garlic cloves.
• Add peeled, cleaned shrimp, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
• Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add watercress, chopped tomatoes and pine nuts.
• Stir until well heated, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
• Scrape the squash lengthwise to separate the strands.
• Combine the squash with the sauce.
• Additional feta crumbles can be sprinkled on top.
• Enjoy!

GREEK-STYLE SALAD WITH SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl. Stir well w/ a whisk. Combine squash and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add vinegar mixture; toss well. Cover & chill.

GREEK-STYLE STUFFED ACORN SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place squash halves, cut side up, on a large baking sheet; roast until they can just be pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Meanwhile, place lentils in a large saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook, covered, until tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Remove and set aside. In the same saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo; cook according to package directions for al dente. Drain, reserving broth., In a large skillet, cook sausage, crumbling meat, until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Add lentils and orzo to skillet; remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup feta cheese and Greek seasoning; mix well., Pour reserved chicken broth back into saucepan. Over medium heat, whisk in flour until thickened, then pour into sausage mixture., When cool enough to handle, quarter squash and return to baking sheet. Top with sausage mixture. Bake until squash are tender, about 30 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle with french-fried onions and, if desired, additional feta.

GREEK STYLE STUFFED EGGPLANT/SUMMER SQUASH/ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• day one.
• coat zucchini with light coating of olive oil or other fat.
• roast zucchini in 400-450 degree oven for 20 minutes.
• meanwhile, in a large frying pan BROWN the meat on medium-high heat, but keeping it slightly undercooked.
• lower flame to medium, and add thyme, oregano, salt & pepper.
• chop onions & add.
• mince garlic & add.
• chop tomato & add.
• measure wine & deglaze with it.
• cool both the zucchini and meat mixture, & store in fridge til next day.
• day two.
• blend together: butter, breadcrumbs & cheese, and set aside.
• slice squash lengthwise, scoop center, chop the scooped zucchini "meat," & add to meat mixture.
• lay zucchini shells in a baking pan.
• add 1 egg and breadcrumbs to meat mixture.
• fill zucchini shells with meat mixture.
• top with breadcrumbs & cheese mixture.
• bake at 400 for 40 minutes or until crumb mixture is browned.

GREEK-STYLE BUTTERNUT SQUASH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large pan and soften onions.
• Add tomatoes, garlic, cinnamon, oregano, parsley and squash.
• Toss to mix and then add stock (the amount depends on the juiciness of the tomatoes.)
• Add honey and seasoning.
• Cover and simmer until squash is tender, stirring occasionally.

GREEK-STYLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• 1. Pierce squash with a fork in several places; place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high, turning squash over every 3 minutes until tender, about 12 to 15 minutes; let stand 5 minutes. Cut squash in half lengthwise and scrape out seeds. (Or to bake squash, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Halve squash lengthwise and scoop out seeds. Place squash, cut side down, in a large baking dish and prick skin all over with a fork. Bake until tender, about 30 to 40 minutes.). Step 1 can be done several days ahead; store cooked squash in fridge. 2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic; cook stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes, chickpeas, oregano, lemon zest, salt and pepper; increase heat to high and bring to a slow boil. 3. Using a fork, scrape strands of squash into skillet with tomato-chickpea mixture. Cook, stirring, until squash strands are well coated; remove from heat and stir in dill or mint. Top each serving with cheese. Yields about 1 cup squash mixture and 1 tablespoon of cheese per serving.

WW GREEK-STYLE SPAGHETTI SQUASH (WORKS W/SIMPLY FILLING)

Steps:

• Cut squash in half and put on microwave-safe plate. Cook on high, turning squash over every 3 minutes until tender, about 12-15 minutes Let stand until cool enough to handle and scrape out and discard seeds.
• Heat oil in lg. nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add scallions and garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute Add diced tomatoes, chickpeas, oregano, lemon zest, S&P; increase heat to high and bring to a slow boil.
• Using a fork, scrape strands of squash into skillet with tomato-chickpea mixture. Cook, stirring, until squash strands are well-coated. Allow to simmer for a few minutes to cook off the extra water in the pan.
• Remove from heat & stir in dill or mint. Top each serving with cheese.
• 1 c squash mixture & 1 T cheese = 4 WW points.

GREEK-STYLE SUMMER SQUASH

Steps:

• Prepare a large cast-iron skillet (with a tight fitting lid) with non-stick cooking spray.
• Put skillet on very low-heat burner.
• Add the oil and garlic; then add the squash.
• Sprinkle the chopped tomatoes over the squash.
• Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes (do not stir).
• Cover and cook 30 minutes (do not stir); make sure the heat is low enough to not cause burning.
• Do not be alarmed if one side of the squash is browned, that is good and how it should be.
• Uncover and stir carefully (squash should be very tender and you don't want to break it up).
• Increase the heat, stir gently occasionally, until the liquid is evaporated and the squash is the consistency of a chunky puree.
• Remove from heat.
• Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste; add in the dill and stir.
• Serve immediately.

GREEK-STYLE SQUASH RECIPE

Steps:

• Place the yellow squash, zucchini, tomato, olives and onion on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 17 in. x 18 in.). Combine the oil, lemon juice, garlic salt, oregano and pepper; pour over vegetables. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly.
• Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape.
• Transfer vegetables to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 4 servings.