Pretty-in-the-Pan Stuffed Patty Pan Squash

Ingredients

• 11 patty pan squash
• 1 zucchini sliced in half with one half scooped out
• 1 carrot large
• 1 green onion large, stalk, or 1/2 sm. sweet onion will work
• 1 cup brown rice short grain
• 2 cups vegetable bouillon or a bit more if necessary
• 2 garlic cloves poked with a fork
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste approx
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Earth Balance or margarine/butter of choice
• 2 sea salt
• ground black pepper Freshly
• fresh parsley or Dried, to garnish, optional
• ground black pepper Freshly, to garnish, optional