Quinoa-Stuffed Whole Zucchini With Cheese Recipe

Name: Quinoa-Stuffed Whole Zucchini With Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 1 cup frozen baby lima bean; 2 large zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds); 1 ½ teaspoons garlic-infused olive oil; 1 cup tomatillo salsa or 1 cup salsa verde; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ cup crumbled farmer cheese; 3 tablespoons minced cilantro; ¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds (optional) or ¼ cup sunflower seeds (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup frozen baby lima bean
2 large zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 ½ teaspoons garlic-infused olive oil
1 cup tomatillo salsa or 1 cup salsa verde
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup crumbled farmer cheese
3 tablespoons minced cilantro
¼ cup toasted pumpkin seeds (optional) or ¼ cup sunflower seeds (optional)

1
Combine quinoa and broth in a medium saucepan.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat.
3
Reduce heat; simmer gently 10 minutes.
4
Stir in lima beans; continue to simmer 5 to 6 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
5
Meanwhile, cut zucchini lengthwise in half.
6
Cut out and discard seeds.
7
Using a sharp paring knife, cut out flesh leaving a 1/3-inch-thick shell.
8
Chop flesh and set aside.
9
Place hollowed chayote halves in microwave-safe dish.
10
Cover with vented plastic wrap and cook at high power 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp-tender.
11
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
12
Add oil, then chopped squash pulp; stir-fry 2 minutes.
13
Add salsa; simmer 3 minutes or until squash is tender.
14
Stir 1/2 cup of salsa mixture into quinoa mixture.
15
Arrange cooked squash halves, cut side up on four serving plates; sprinkle with salt.
16
Mound remaining salsa mixture into the squash halves.
17
Spoon quinoa mixture onto and around squash; top with cheese and cilantro.
18
Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of pumpkin or sunflower seeds over each serving, if desired.

370

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 cup quinoa, 2 cups low sodium chicken broth, 1 cup frozen baby lima bean, 2 large zucchini (about 1 1/2 pounds), and more.

Yes, Quinoa-Stuffed Whole Zucchini With Cheese falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Quinoa-Stuffed Whole Zucchini With Cheese

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