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.

Avery Abigail
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I had some leftover quinoa from a previous meal and decided to try this recipe. The result was delicious! The quinoa stuffing was hearty and flavorful, and the zucchini was perfectly cooked. I wil


Oscar Szymanek
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This recipe is perfect for a summer meal. The quinoa stuffing is light and refreshing, and the zucchini is cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious summer meal.


Asteshna Kashif
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the quinoa stuffing and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to any parent who is looking for a healthy and delicious way to get


Armando “Kd” Lopez
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The quinoa stuffing was delicious and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and tasty dish to share.


Sinthi Sinha
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The quinoa stuffing was flavorful and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


sahel jasor
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I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but I decided to give this recipe a try anyway. I'm glad I did! The quinoa stuffing was so flavorful that it made me forget all about the zucchini. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a


Makasphe Makasphe
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I had some leftover quinoa from a previous meal and decided to try this recipe. The result was delicious! The quinoa stuffing was hearty and flavorful, and the zucchini was perfectly cooked. I wil


smh.4
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Just made this for dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The quinoa stuffing was moist and flavorful, and the zucchini was cooked to perfection. Will definitely be adding this recipe to my regular rotation.


Rania Ibrahim
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I've been looking for a healthy and delicious zucchini recipe, and this one fits the bill perfectly! The quinoa and vegetables provided a nice balance of flavors and textures. I'll definitely be making this again.


Arturo Ildefonso
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The quinoa stuffing was flavorful and the zucchini was tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and tasty meal.


Odion Anthony
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These quinoa stuffed zucchini boats were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


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