Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Quinoa: 1 AMAZING Easy Meal
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Create delicious stuffed zucchini boats with quinoa. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for using up your zucchini.
- Author: Jacob Carmichael
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 medium zucchini
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup corn
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: shredded cheese, fresh cilantro for garnish
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds to create a boat shape.
- In a bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, red onion, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fill the zucchini boats with the quinoa mixture.
- Place the stuffed zucchini boats on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the filling is heated through.
- If desired, top with shredded cheese during the last few minutes of baking.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can use any type of beans you prefer, such as pinto beans or kidney beans.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach to the filling.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or your favorite hot sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini boat
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg