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Crunchy baked zucchini boats, stuffed with quinoa and veggies and topped with feta cheese.
Quinoa stuffed zucchini
I don’t know why I have such a big love for quinoa! I cook it very often and actually last time, when I made an asian dish at home, I slipped the rice and had quinoa instead. You might have also heard of my love for zucchini. I’ve always liked zucchini, but as a kid, in Europe, we used to have them fried with a side of yogurt sauce. After that I slowly found out that you can do so much more with zucchini. It has turned into one of my favorite vegetables.
The fact, that it is so low in calories is just great. I like to use it in baked goods as well, because of the moisture it brings. I know that zucchini recipes are appreciated more in the summer, but I have zucchini in my fridge all the time. I make salads, pasta or healthy appetizers like these quinoa stuffed zucchini boats.
The best part is that these zucchini boats taste great either hot or cold. You can have them as a light meal, side, snack or an appetizer. I love snacking on these. They can be kept in air tight container the fridge for 3-4 days. But we usually eat them right away.
I chose some relatively small zucchini to make these Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats. Cut them in half and spooned out the flesh. Then, I mixed up some cooked quinoa, chopped peppers, tomato, garlic and spices. I tried to bring some Mediterranean flavors to this dish, so I topped with some crumbled feta cheese. Everything tastes better with cheese, right?
There is no need to pre-bake the zucchini boats, before you add the stuffing. Just make sure you spray them with olive oil, fill with stuffing and bake for 30 minutes at 350 F.
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Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Ingredients
- 2 medium to small zucchini
- olive oil spray, (I use Misto)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup chopped peppers, (can use regular or mini bell peppers)
- 1/2 large tomato peeled and chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- parsley, (dry or fresh)
- 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F (177 C). Set a baking dish and spray with olive oil.
- Cut zucchini lengthwise and scoop out the middle with a spoon. Spray with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl combine quinoa, peppers, tomato, garlic, oregano, basil, parsley and stir. Add some salt and pepper according to taste.
- Place zucchini in baking dish and fill with mixture, distributing it evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then top with feta cheese crumbles and broil for 2 more minutes.
- Serve hot or cold.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Yum! I love how bright and tasty these look! You know what…I love quinoa too! Pinned!
thanks Annie!
I love these zucchini boats! They look amazing and the quinoa stuffing with tomatoes and blue cheese is such a great idea! So fresh and delicious!
thanks Kelly!
Quinoa is my favorite, too! I love finding new ways to prepare it, and this looks like the perfect dish! This is such a great idea, Mira! I love that you used peppers and tomatoes in the mix, too. Pinned!
Thanks for pinning Gayle!
I love these boats, the presentation is absolutely adorable. And I am the hugest zucchini fan too. Plus these are loaded in nutritious “good stuff” Appetizers that are healthy are so needed this time of year, and these are so cute. Can’t say it enough =)
thanks so much Laura!
I have SO been wanting to try zucchini boats! this sounds like a great recipe 😉
thanks Michele!
What a great light lunch or dinner! I love the quinoa filling, and of course the cheese!
Thanks Allie!
I love anything and everything Zucchini… This zucchini boats look delicious.. Perfect! 🙂
Thanks Arpita!
This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try this recipe out. I also love quinoa so I’m gonna make sure ti check out you quinoa recipe collection. Pinned!
Thanks a lot Oriana! I could set quinoa every day!
these are so cute Mira! I won’t be able to eat these..haha… I like quinoa too but don’t cook it very often, I definitely should! Pinned.
When I was living in Greece, fried zucchini was one of my favourite things to eat – it was sooo good with tzatziki sauce … these stuffed zucchinis sound amazing, too – I just love that you’ve added the little bits of tomato … and of course pretty much EVERYTHING tastes better with feta! Love this! 🙂