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Mediterranean Zucchini Boats

Savory Mediterranean Zucchini Boats for a Healthy Dinner Delight

Delicious Mediterranean Zucchini Boats packed with quinoa and vibrant flavors, perfect for a healthy dinner or gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 boats
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Zucchini Boats
  • 2 large Zucchini Hollowed out to create boats
  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa Can substitute with brown rice
  • 1 cup Chopped Tomatoes Any variety you prefer
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely minced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced finely
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced or pressed
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • ½ cup Feta Cheese Can substitute with nutritional yeast
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
Optional Toppings
  • ¼ cup Crumbled Feta Cheese For garnishing
  • to taste Fresh Herbs Additional parsley or dill

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and hollow out the zucchini halves for filling.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the hollowed zucchini cut-side up.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine quinoa, tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Stuff the quinoa mixture into the zucchini halves, pressing gently.
  5. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until zucchini is tender and filling is heated through.
  6. Remove from the oven and top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These Mediterranean Zucchini Boats are delightful served fresh and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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