Description
Cheesy, delicious stuffed zucchini bursting with flavor, perfect for a cozy family dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh to create boats.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa or rice, marinara sauce, diced tomatoes, half of the mozzarella cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Fill each zucchini boat with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
These zucchini boats can easily be customized with different proteins or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 boat
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg