Description
Create delicious and easy stuffed zucchini boats filled with flavorful quinoa. This recipe is perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create boats.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, marinara sauce, chopped onion, chopped bell pepper, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Spoon the quinoa mixture into the zucchini boats.
- Top each zucchini boat with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Place the stuffed zucchini boats on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown.
Notes
- You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach to the quinoa filling.
- For a vegan option, omit the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg