Delicious and healthy quinoa and black bean stuffed zucchini recipe.
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini medium
- 1 cup quinoa cooked
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/4 cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch thick shell. Reserve the flesh.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Add the reserved zucchini flesh to the bowl and mix until combined.
- Place the zucchini shells on a baking sheet. Fill each shell with the quinoa and black bean mixture.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top of each stuffed zucchini.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 15gFat: 6gFiber: 10g