Quinoa-Stuffed Zucchini
By: Jennifer LaFollette
Published: Friday, July 16, 2010 - 11:33am

Ingredients




1 large zucchini, cut lengthwise
1 cup cooked quinoa
1 large onion
3 cloves garlic
1 cup marinara/spaghetti/tomato sauce
basil to taste
sea salt to taste
pepper to taste
mozzarella cheese to cover

Preparation

1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 2 Slice zucchini lengthwise and carve out middle of one side or both sides, depending on size and servings desired. Reserve insides of zucchini to use in filling. 3 Chop onion and garlic and saute in olive oil just until translucent. 4 Chop insides of zucchini and squeeze to remove excess moisture. 5 Combine onion, garlic, zucchini “guts,” quinoa, and tomato sauce in a bowl. Add additional spices and vegetables as desired. 6 Fill zucchini with filling. 7 Top with mozzarella cheese and additional basil if desired. 8 Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes. 9 Remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes. 10 Carve into individual servings and enjoy!

About


This recipe is very flexible! Try adding more veggies like peppers, olives, or tomatoes.
The amount of each ingredient needed and the servings it makes are variable depending on the size of your zucchini.