Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Delightful stuffed zucchini boats filled with quinoa, vegetables, and cheese, perfect for a satisfying yet light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the center.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onion and bell pepper, sauté for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another minute.
- Remove from heat and mix in the cooked quinoa or rice, seasoning with salt and pepper, and fold in half of the cheese.
- Spoon the filling into each zucchini half and top with remaining cheese.
- Place in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
These boats can be adapted with different grains and cheeses or even meat for a hearty option. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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