Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Especially for your Kids! Summer Squash Stuffed Pizza Bread

I adore a farmer's market and there's nothing I like more than coming home and making dinner with my great finds. This Summer Squash Stuffed Pizza Bread was a quick recipe I came up with using the squash and bread I picked up with my boys last week.  When my husband is out of town (which is a lot!) the quicker the better...

Here's What You Need:Whole wheat baguette, halved
Marinara
Shredded Italian cheese (I used a mix of low-fat mozzarella and Italian 5 cheese)
Italian seasoning

1 large yellow summer squash (or zucchini)-diced
Olive oil
Salt and pepper


Here's What You Do:Preheat oven to 400. Hallow out both sides of the baguette and heat olive oil over medium. Add diced squash with salt and pepper and saute until softened. Fill baguette with squash. Top with marinara, cheese, and Italian seasoning. Bake for approximately 12 minutes. I broiled it for an additional two minutes, turning once, since I like my cheese bubbly and golden.
Kid Tip:Get your kids involved in shopping and cooking whether its at the farmers market or the grocery store. I think it really helps establish an interest in food. Many nights my kids see what we are having and ask for hot dogs, but I try! :) With this one, I cut the bread into small bites for my 1 year old and for my 3 year old I made a "handle" out of tin-foil so he could easily pick it up. What they didn't eat, I devoured myself...

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