Quinoa-Stuffed Whole Zucchini With Cheese

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 2
Healthy and Delicious Quinoa-Stuffed Whole Zucchini With Cheese
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen baby lima bean
2 large zucchini ( about 1 1/2 pounds )
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic-infused olive oil
1 cup tomatillo salsa or 1 cup salsa verde
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crumbled farmer cheese
3 tablespoons minced cilantro
1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds ( optional ) or 1/4 cup sunflower seeds ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
395
Sugar
5g
Fat
11g
This quinoa-stuffed whole zucchini with cheese is a healthy and delicious main dish that is perfect for a vegetarian meal or a side dish. The zucchini is stuffed with a flavorful mixture of quinoa, farmer cheese, and tomatillo salsa, and topped with toasted seeds for added crunch. The combination of these ingredients creates a satisfying and filling meal that is perfect for lunch or dinner. The dish is also easy to customize by adding other vegetables or spices. Overall, this quinoa-stuffed whole zucchini with cheese is a tasty and nutritious meal that is sure to please.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Rinse quinoa and put it in a medium saucepan with the chicken broth and lima beans. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook about 18 minutes, or until done.
3.Meanwhile, cut off the top of each of the zucchinis. Use a melon baller or rounded teaspoon to remove the interior, taking care not to break through the bottom. Brush with garlic oil and sprinkle with salt.
4.Combine the cooked quinoa and lima beans with the salsa, cheese, and cilantro. Stuff each of the zucchinis with half of the quinoa mixture, pressing down firmly.
5.Place the stuffed zucchinis in a baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes, until tender.
6.Serve hot, topped with toasted seeds.

PROS

This dish is both healthy and delicious.
Quinoa and lima beans are great sources of protein and fiber, while zucchini is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants.

The combination of quinoa, cheese, and tomatillo salsa in this recipe creates a unique and satisfying flavor profile.

CONS

This recipe is time-consuming, as it requires multiple steps and about an hour of baking time.

It may also be difficult to find some of the ingredients, such as garlic-infused olive oil and farmer cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is packed with healthy ingredients.
Quinoa is a complete protein, meaning it contains all nine essential amino acids, and is also a good source of fiber, iron, and magnesium. Lima beans are also high in protein and fiber, and are rich in antioxidants and minerals such as potassium and iron.
Zucchini is low in calories and high in vitamin C, as well as other important nutrients such as vitamin A and potassium.
The cilantro in this recipe may also have health benefits, such as aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.

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