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Black Bean Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

This stuffed zucchini recipe is a delicious dish made of zucchini stuffed with a mixture of black beans, quinoa, zucchini and topped with parmesan. It is definitely a filling favorite!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 61 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 Whole Zucchini halved and seeds scooped out
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3/4 /4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 /2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • grated Parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450º F. Add quinoa, beans, garlic, salt and pepper to a medium bowl. Stir until well-combined. Spoon ingredients back into zucchini shells and top with grated Parmesan, if using.
  2. Bake until the cheese has melted and zucchini has softened, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 303mg (13%) Potassium 399mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 264IU (5%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61

% Daily Value*

Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 303mg 13%
Potassium 399mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 264IU 5%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.