Mediterranean Stuffed Zucchini (Print-Friendly Version)
Zucchini filled with quinoa, tomatoes, olives, and feta, baked to tender perfection with Mediterranean flavors.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Vegetables
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4 medium zucchinis
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1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
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1/4 cup (40 g) olives, chopped
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1/4 cup (40 g) red onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Grains
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1 cup (185 g) cooked quinoa
→ Dairy
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1/2 cup (75 g) feta cheese, crumbled
→ Oils & Seasonings
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Detailed Directions:
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Preheat the oven to 190°C.
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Slice the zucchinis in half lengthwise and carefully scoop out the centers to create boats.
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In a mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, chopped olives, diced red onion, minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly mixed.
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Fill each zucchini half evenly with the prepared quinoa mixture.
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Place the stuffed zucchinis on a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the zucchinis are tender.
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Remove from oven and serve warm.
# Helpful Advice:
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Adjust seasoning according to taste. For additional flavor, sprinkle parmesan cheese over the stuffed zucchinis before baking.