Stuffed Mediterranean Zucchini (Printable Version)
Quinoa, tomatoes, olives, and feta fill zucchini, then baked until soft and bursting with Mediterranean flavor.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Veggies
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2 big zucchinis, cut lengthwise
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2 cloves garlic, chopped fine
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1/4 cup (40 g) diced red onion
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1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
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1/4 cup (40 g) chopped olives
→ Grains
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1 cup (185 g) quinoa, already cooked
→ Dairy
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1/2 cup (75 g) crumbled feta
→ Oils & Flavors
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Black pepper and salt, as you like
# Detailed Preparation Steps:
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Set your oven to 190°C and let it heat up.
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Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the middle to make room.
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Put quinoa, tomatoes, feta, olives, onion, garlic, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix it all up.
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Spoon the quinoa mix into each zucchini half evenly.
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Set the stuffed zucchinis in a baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes till soft.
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Take out of the oven and enjoy while it’s warm.
# Helpful Tips:
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Feel free to tweak the salt and pepper. For extra tasty touch, sprinkle parmesan on top before baking.