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Quinoa and Lentil Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Healthy quinoa and lentil stuffed zucchini boats baked to perfection with fresh vegetables and parmesan cheese.

Quinoa and Lentil Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Try this healthy and easy quinoa and lentil stuffed zucchini boats recipe, perfect for a nutritious vegetarian meal.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
30m
Rest time
5m
Total time
50m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 1 piece medium zucchini
  • 100 g cooked quinoa
  • 80 g cooked green lentils
  • 30 g red bell pepper diced
  • 30 g yellow onion diced
  • 1 piece garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper ground
  • 15 g grated parmesan cheese

Origins

International

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit).
  2. Wash the zucchini and cut in half lengthwise.
  3. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and some flesh to create boats, leaving about 1 cm thick walls.
  4. Place zucchini boats on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  7. Add diced red bell pepper and cook for 2 more minutes.
  8. Stir in cooked quinoa, cooked lentils, tomato paste, dried oregano, salt, and ground black pepper.
  9. Cook the mixture for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
  10. Fill each zucchini boat evenly with the quinoa and lentil mixture.
  11. Sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top of each stuffed zucchini.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender and cheese is golden.
  13. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips

  • Use fresh zucchini for best texture.
  • Cook quinoa and lentils ahead to save time.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before stuffing zucchini.
  • Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

Serving Suggestions

  • mixed green salad
  • roasted cherry tomatoes
  • crusty whole grain bread

Enjoy these nutritious and flavorful quinoa and lentil stuffed zucchini boats as a wholesome main dish perfect for any day.

Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 4
  • Sodium (g): 0.15
  • Sugar (g): 3
  • Fat (g): 2
  • Carbohydrates (g): 15
  • Protein (g): 6
  • Calories: 110
  • Cholesterol (g): 0.01
  • Saturated Fat (g): 0.4

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