Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup quinoa ( pc organics is a great choice)
2 medium zucchini , 500 g
15 grape tomatoes, quartered
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup light cheese , in brine, crumbled
2 tsp extra virgin olive oil, cold pressed
1/2 tsp roasted garlic ( pc blue menu is low fat)
1 egg white

Directions:

In small saucepan, bring 1/2 cup (125 mL) water to a boil. Stir in quinoa. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Slice zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop seeds onto work surface. Roughly chop seeds. Measure out 1/3 cup (75 mL) of chopped zucchini seeds; discard remainder.
In bowl, stir together measured zucchini seeds, cooled quinoa, tomatoes, green onions, feta, olive oil, garlic seasoning and egg white. Spoon mixture evenly into zucchini halves. Place in 8–inch square (2 L) glass baking dish. Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) water to bottom of dish. Bake uncovered) in centre of oven for 35 minutes or until zucchini is tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	83.77 Kcal (351 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.64g	6%
Cholesterol	1.56mg	1%
Sodium	162.95mg	7%
Potassium	118.7mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.88g	3%
Sugars	1.01g	4%
Dietary Fiber	0.99g	4%
Protein	3g	6%
Vitamin C	2.8mg	5%
Iron	0.7mg	4%
Calcium	20.8mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	170.9 Kcal (716 kJ)
Calories from fat	66.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.43g	6%
Cholesterol	3.17mg	1%
Sodium	332.43mg	7%
Potassium	242.15mg	3%
Total Carbs	20.16g	3%
Sugars	2.06g	4%
Dietary Fiber	2.03g	4%
Protein	6.12g	6%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	5%
Iron	1.4mg	4%
Calcium	42.3mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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