Quinoa and Vegetable Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Quinoa and Vegetable Stuffed Zucchini Boats: A quick and easy weeknight dinner that's healthy and satisfying. Zucchini boats are filled with a flavorful quinoa mixture and baked until tender. This dish is perfect for a light and healthy meal.
My grandmother used to make stuffed zucchini all the time when I was growing up. She would always use whatever vegetables she had on hand, and the dish was always delicious. I've adapted her recipe over the years, and this is my current favorite version. It's a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's healthy and satisfying. The quinoa adds a boost of protein and fiber, and the vegetables add flavor and nutrients. I like to use a combination of red bell pepper, yellow squash, and sun-dried tomatoes, but you can use any vegetables you like. This dish is also a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!
Quinoa and Vegetable Stuffed Zucchini Boats Quinoa and Vegetable Stuffed Zucchini Boats Quinoa and Vegetable Stuffed Zucchini Boats Quinoa and Vegetable Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped yellow squash
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out seeds.
  3. Place zucchini halves on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, onion, red bell pepper, yellow squash, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Stuff zucchini halves with the quinoa mixture.
  6. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
  7. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Why It Works
  • Zucchini boats are a great way to use up leftover quinoa.
  • The quinoa and vegetable filling is a good source of protein and fiber.
  • The dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own preferences.
  • It's a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner.