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Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats are the perfect well-balanced vegetarian meal with 10 grams of protein and only 250 calories per serving!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup tri-color quinoa uncooked
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ pint cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1 small shallot chopped
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes in oil
- 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled and divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 medium zucchini tops trimmed and sliced in half lengthwise
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under cool water. In a saucepan over medium heat, add the quinoa and toast until the water cooks off and the grain is fragrant, 2 minutes. Add water, salt and stir. Bring liquid to a boil, then lower heat to medium low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Let stand off the heat, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- In a bowl, stir together the cooked quinoa, tomatoes, shallot, sun dried tomatoes, half of crumbled goat cheese, 1 tablespoon olive oil, parsley and freshly ground black pepper. Stir until combined.
- Scoop out the centers of the zucchini with a spoon and save the flesh for another use. Place boats on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle each zucchini boat with remaining 1 tablespoon oil, salt, and pepper. Scoop the quinoa mixture into the zucchini and repeat with each one.
- Bake until the cheese is golden brown and the zucchini is slightly softened, 25 minutes. Serve immediately with the remaining crumbled goat cheese.
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Notes
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored for 3 to 4 days in the fridge.
- Freezing: Freeze solid on a baking sheet and transfer to a freezer bag or container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Information
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
425mg
(18%)
Potassium
524mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
814IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 524mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 814IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.