Enchilada Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
515 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Enchilada Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini
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Healthy, baked Enchilada Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini boats with all the flavors of an enchilada rolled into a lightened up 30 minute vegetarian dish the whole family will love.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can yellow corn drained and rinsed
- 1 ounce can mild or medium enchilada sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese divided
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste I used about ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- sour cream, diced tomatoes, avocado, sliced olives, green onions, cilantro optional toppings
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise, use a tablespoon to scoop out the seedy center and discard. Place side by side, cut side up, on a baking sheet or in a casserole dish.
- In a large bowl stir together quinoa, black beans, corn, enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup of the shredded Mexican blend cheese, cumin, chili powder, and salt and pepper.
- Spoon quinoa mixture into zucchini boats. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Top zucchini with remaining cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheeses are melted.
- Add desired toppings and serve.
Notes
- Top these zucchini boats with any of your favorite taco toppings like salsa, sour cream, cilantro, hot sauce, guacamole or diced avocado - go wild!
- If you don't care for quinoa, you can easily substitute long grain white rice or brown rice in this recipe!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
515kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
515mg
(21%)
Potassium
987mg
(28%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1187IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
519mg
(52%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 987mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1187IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 519mg | 52% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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