Eight-Ball Squash Bake
Eight-Ball Squash Bake layers tender zucchini-like squash with sweet pepper and juicy tomato, melting into a buttery, herb-laced casserole. Briny capers and a dusting of Parmesan bring a salty pop and gentle richness, while paprika and cayenne add warmth without overpowering. Serve as a vibrant side for weeknight dinners or alongside grilled meats at casual gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Eight-Ball Squash Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Arrange chunks of eight-ball squash and yellow squash in layers in an 8-inch square baking dish. Add layers of bell pepper and tomato. Place slices of butter on top. Sprinkle with basil, garlic salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper, then add capers and Parmesan cheese.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until tender and bubbly, about 40 minutes.
- Calories 216.88 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 5.11 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 36.77 g 13%
- Total Fat 5.96 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.98 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.34 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 331.53 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 7.96 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 22.27 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 109.09 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 1289.1 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin A 41.89 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 45.64 mg Good Source 51%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Eight Ball Squash Bake is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Capers, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, and Garlic Salt. Each serving provides about 216.88 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Eight-Ball Squash Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Capers, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, Garlic Salt, Grated Parmesan Cheese. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Eight-Ball Squash Bake?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 216.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Eight-Ball Squash Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Eight-Ball Squash Bake healthy?
- Eight-Ball Squash Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 216.88 calories and 5.11 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 331.53 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.98 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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