Couscous Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe

Name: Couscous Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 medium zucchini; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup cooked whole wheat couscous; 1 cup crushed tomatoes; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; salt or salt substitute, to taste; freshly-cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

4 medium zucchini
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup cooked whole wheat couscous
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
salt or salt substitute, to taste
freshly-cracked black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Heat a large pot of water to simmering and add whole zucchini. Cook until just soft, for about IO minutes. Carefully remove them from the water and set aside until cool enough to handle.
3
Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onions in oil until soft. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds or so.
4
Slice the cooled squash in half lengthwise and scrape the pulp into a mixing bowl. Reserve the shells.
5
Combine the squash flesh, onions/garlic, tomatoes, couscous and seasonings.
6
Carefully spoon the mixture evenly into the squash shells, mounding slightly.
7
Place on a greased baking sheet.
8
Bake for 10 minutes or until piping hot.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 medium zucchini, 1 small onion, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Couscous Stuffed Zucchini Boats falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Couscous Stuffed Zucchini Boats

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