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Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
Delicious and healthy zucchini boats filled with a flavorful quinoa and vegetable mixture, topped with cheese for extra indulgence.

Ingredients

Vegetables and grains

  • 4 medium zucchini (Halved and scooped)
  • 1 cup quinoa or rice (Uncooked, makes about 3 cups cooked)
  • 1 count bell pepper (Diced, any color)
  • 1 cup corn (Cooked, fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
  • 1 can black beans (15 oz, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup salsa (Mild, medium, or hot)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Optional, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or pepper jack)
  • to taste Fresh cilantro (For garnish)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Cook quinoa or rice according to package instructions.
  • Mix cooked grains with diced bell pepper, corn, black beans, salsa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Scoop mixture into halved zucchinis and top with shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until zucchinis are tender and cheese is melted. Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Notes

You can customize the filling with your favorite vegetables or add cooked ground meat for extra protein.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Vegetarian, Zucchini