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Quinoa Stuffed Roasted Zucchini

Zucchini stuffed with quinoa and walnuts served with a creamy puree made from the cooked zucchini insides. Can be elegant or every day. Great with a simple side salad.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 386 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup quinoa
  • 4 large zucchini or summer squash
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • 1 red onion diced
  • ½ tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp  ground pepper
  • lemon zest from one lemon
  • lemon juice from one lemon
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup olive oil divided

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Set aside.
  3. Wash and dry zucchini. Slice off both ends and cut in half lengthwise.
  4. Scoop about 1 - 1 ½” deep out of the zucchini flesh. Set extra flesh aside for later. Place zucchini boats open side up on baking sheet.
  5. Coarsely chop raisins and walnuts.
  6. In a medium bowl, combine quinoa, walnuts, raisins, and ½ cup diced onions. Add coriander, pepper, lemon zest, and ½ tsp salt.
  7. Mix the filling thoroughly. Scoop into the hollowed-out zucchini, packing in as tightly as possible. Drizzle 2 tbsp of olive oil over the zucchini.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes until zucchini is slightly soft and quinoa mixture looks lightly browned on top.
  9. While zucchini is baking, prepare puree.
  10. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Caramelize ½ cup diced onion in oil for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  11. Reduce heat to med-low. Add minced garlic, ¼ tsp salt, and scooped out zucchini insides. Stir in lemon juice.
  12. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until very soft. Using an immersion blender or transfer too a regular blender and puree until light and creamy.
  13. When zucchini are baked, serve immediately with the puree on the side as a sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 386kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 507mg (21%) Potassium 881mg (25%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 425IU (9%) Vitamin C 47mg (52%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 386

% Daily Value*

Calories 386kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 507mg 21%
Potassium 881mg 19%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 425IU 9%
Vitamin C 47mg 52%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

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