QUINOA STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

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The table will be delighted when you serve these zucchini "boats" filled with a savoury stuffing. A mouth-watering change from your regular vegetable side dishes and you can impress your guests by using zucchini and tomatoes straight from your garden!

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories     Grains

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup quinoa (PC Organics is a great choice)
2 medium zucchini, 500 g
15 grape tomatoes, quartered
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup light cheese, in brine, crumbled
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, cold pressed
1/2 teaspoon roasted garlic (PC Blue Menu is low fat)
1 egg white

Steps:

  • In small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup (125 mL) water to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Slice zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop seeds onto work surface. Roughly chop seeds. Measure out 1/3 cup (75 mL) of chopped zucchini seeds; discard remainder.
  • In bowl, stir together measured zucchini seeds, cooled quinoa, tomatoes, green onions, feta, olive oil, garlic seasoning and egg white. Spoon mixture evenly into zucchini halves. Place in 8-inch square (2 L) glass baking dish. Add ½ cup (125 mL) water to bottom of dish. Bake uncovered) in centre of oven for 35 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

mudaser jutt
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These zucchini boats are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Sarath Sajeev
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I've made these zucchini boats several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Kashif Baloch
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These zucchini boats are a great way to use up leftover quinoa. They're also a healthy and filling meal.


William Dobson
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I made these zucchini boats for a potluck and they were a big hit. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Niraj Thapa
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These zucchini boats are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Laurent Elias
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I've made these zucchini boats several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Hossain Apan
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These zucchini boats are a great way to use up leftover quinoa. They're also a healthy and filling meal.


Xhxh Rhrrh
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I made these zucchini boats for a potluck and they were a big hit. I'm so glad I found this recipe!


Edgar McGill
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These zucchini boats are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Asiraf Chano
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I've made these zucchini boats several times and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Joe Farren
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These zucchini boats are so easy to make and they're so delicious! I love that they're a healthy and filling meal.


LizzyBeth Wilson
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I made these zucchini boats for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Jayed Ahmed
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These zucchini boats were a hit with my family! The quinoa stuffing was flavorful and filling, and the zucchini was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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