Description
A healthy and delicious meal featuring zucchini boats stuffed with quinoa, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped onions
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the centers.
- Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onions until soft.
- Mix cooked quinoa, tomatoes, onions, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill zucchini boats with the quinoa mixture.
- Sprinkle cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until zucchinis are tender.
Notes
- Use any cheese you prefer.
- Add cooked ground meat for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 zucchini boat
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg