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Enchilada Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 515 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Spoon quinoa mixture into zucchini boats. Bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Top zucchini with remaining cheese. Return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheeses are melted.
  5. 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

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

% 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.