Zucchini Boats With Quinoa and Pico De Gallo
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
145 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Zucchini Boats With Quinoa and Pico De Gallo
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A simple filling of quinoa, pico de gallo and melted mozzarella cheese makes these quinoa stuffed zucchini boats a delicious, super easy vegetarian meal to share!
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Ingredients
- 4 zucchini
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- extra virgin olive oil a glug of
- 1 mozzarella drained and cubed, small ball
- basil optional, fresh leaves
- salt sea salt
- black pepper sea salt
For the Pico de Gallo:
- 2 tomato seeded and diced, for salad
- 1 red onion minced, small
- 2 spring onions finely chopped
- lime juice and zest of ½ lime
- lemon optional, zest of ½
- cilantro finely chopped, a bunch, fresh
- ½ jalapeno chili finely minced, red
- salt sea salt
- black pepper sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F /190°C. Lightly grease with oil a 13 x 9 baking tray and set aside.
- For the Pico de Gallo: In a bowl, combine diced tomato, red onion, chopped cilantro, zest of 1 lemon, zest of 1 lime, scallions and lime juice. Mix it up, season and set it aside.
- In a large bowl mix cooked quinoa and pico de gallo. Add a glug of olive oil and season to taste.
- Trim the zucchini ends and cut them in half lengthwise.
- With the help of a melon scoop, scoop the flesh out of the zucchini (you can add it to the quinoa filling or in salads).
- Fill the zucchini boats with the quinoa mix, and arrange them on the prepared baking tray.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cubes on top and a drizzle with little extra-virgin olive oil.
- Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the zucchini are slightly crispy.
- Allow the zucchini boats to cool for 5-10 minutes then top them with fresh basil and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
145kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
0.2mg
(0%)
Sodium
26mg
(1%)
Potassium
800mg
(17%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
992IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
58mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 145kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 800mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 992IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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