Stuffed Summer Squash

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup uncooked rice
• 3 tablespoons butter or extra virgin olive oil
• 1 egg
• 1 shallot, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chopped sautéing greens like spinach, chard, or bok choy
• 3 sprigs fresh herbs
• 1 generous squeeze of lemon to taste
• 1/2 cup grated cheese, in 2 1/4-cup portions
• 3 large or 10 small summer squash
• 1/2 pound chopped mushrooms or 1/2 pound ground meat
• Salt and pepper to taste