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Mediterranean Zucchini Boats Recipe

Delicious, stuffed zucchini boats that make a perfect side dish or main meal for plant-based folks.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 284kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Sheet pan

Ingredients

  • 1 large zucchini
  • ¼ cup cooked quinoa
  • ¼ cup chopped tomatoes
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped, fresh parsley
  • 2 large garlic cloves (pressed or finely minced)
  • 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil (divided)
  • ¼ medium lemon (juice only)
  • 2 tbsp. crumbled feta cheese (divided)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
    An oven display set to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. (1 large zucchini)
    Seeds scooped out of two zucchini halves.
  • Place the zucchini halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    Two zucchini halves laying on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, tomatoes, red onion, bell peppers, parsley, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    (¼ cup cooked quinoa, ¼ cup chopped tomatoes, ¼ cup finely diced red onion, ¼ cup finely diced red bell pepper, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, 2 large garlic cloves, 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil, ¼ medium lemon, salt and pepper)
    A closeup of zucchini boat stuffing, mixed in a metal mixing bowl.
  • Stuff each zucchini half with the quinoa mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
    Two zucchini halves laying on a parchment-lined baking sheet, stuffed with quinoa stuffing.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the zucchini is tender and the filling is heated through.
    Baked zucchini boats cooling on a baking sheet.
  • Remove from the oven, garnish with feta cheese, and let cool for a few minutes before serving. (2 tbsp. crumbled feta cheese)
    A closeup of a Zucchini Boat that has been cut.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1half | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 431mg | Potassium: 1284mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3534IU | Vitamin C: 138mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 4mg