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Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini: A Flavor-Packed Delight!

Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini is a delicious and healthy dish filled with quinoa, vegetables, and feta cheese, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the center using a spoon to create boats.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olives, red onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  4. Drizzle the olive oil over the zucchini boats and place them cut-side up on a baking sheet.
  5. Fill each zucchini boat with the quinoa mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stuffed zucchini halfCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the filling.
  • You can also substitute the quinoa with brown rice or couscous for a different texture.

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