Best 2 Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipes

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

Ingredients

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.

QUINOA-STUFFED SQUASH BOATS

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My colorful "boats" with quinoa, garbanzo beans and pumpkin seeds use delicata squash, a winter squash with edible skin that's cream-colored with green stripes. In a pinch, acorn squash will do-but don't eat the skin! -Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 delicata squash (about 12 ounces each)
3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh sage
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, toasted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450°. Cut each squash lengthwise in half; remove and discard seeds. Lightly brush cut sides with 1 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Place on a baking sheet, cut side down. Bake until tender, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine broth and quinoa; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes., Stir in garbanzo beans, cranberries, green onion, sage, lemon zest, lemon juice and the remaining oil and salt; spoon into squash. Sprinkle with cheese and pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 591mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges