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Zesty Mediterranean Quinoa-Stuffed Zucchini Vessels

Deliciously loaded zucchini boats brimming with the vibrant flavors of quinoa, grape tomatoes, chickpeas, and feta cheese, heightened by a fresh basil and refreshing lemon hint.
5
45 min
TOTAL TIME
370
CALORIES
$1.87
PER SERVING
Zesty Mediterranean Quinoa-Stuffed Zucchini Vessels
Ingredients
12 INGREDIENTS
4 SERVINGS
Chickpeas
1/2 cup chickpeas
rinsed and drained
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt & Pepper
salt & pepper
to taste
Extra Olive Oil
extra olive oil
for drizzling
Crumbled Feta Cheese
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Zucchini
3 medium zucchini
halved lengthwise
Quinoa
1 cup quinoa
pre-cooked
Grape Tomatoes
1 cup grape tomatoes
quartered
Lemon Juice
2 tbsp lemon juice
Red Onion
1/4 cup red onion
finely chopped
Garlic
3 cloves garlic
minced
Fresh Basil
1/4 cup fresh basil
finely chopped
Directions
7 STEPS
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly oil a baking dish.
2
Scoop out the flesh from the center of each zucchini half, leaving about 1/4-inch rim to create a 'boat'. Set aside the scooped flesh for another use.
3
In a large bowl, mix together the pre-cooked quinoa, tomatoes, chickpeas, minced garlic, chopped red onion, and chopped fresh basil. Add in the lemon juice and olive oil, mix everything until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Spoon the quinoa mixture evenly into the zucchini halves, filling them up. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese on top.
5
Arrange the zucchini boats in the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
6
Bake covered for about 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese has melted.
7
Remove the stuffed zucchini from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving. Drizzle with extra olive oil, if desired. Enjoy while warm.
Health Info
Macros
53g
CARBS
17g
FAT
14g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
MEDITERRANEAN
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
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