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Ingredients
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4 medium zucchini
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ teaspoon ground pepper
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1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
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¾ cup chopped onion
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1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
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¾ teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, divided
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1 cup cooked quinoa
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1 cup diced plum tomatoes
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8 pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and, using a teaspoon, remove most of the flesh, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shells. Coarsely chop half of the flesh; discard the remaining flesh or reserve for another use. Place the zucchini shells on a baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until the zucchini starts to soften, 10 to 13 minutes.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped zucchini, onion, garlic, paprika and 2 teaspoons oregano; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in quinoa, tomatoes, olives and feta. Divide evenly among the zucchini shells.
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Switch the oven to broil and place a rack 8 inches from the heat. Broil the filled zucchini shells until the tops are lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
207 | Calories |
11g | Fat |
22g | Carbs |
8g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 2 stuffed zucchini halves | |
Calories 207 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 22g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 15% |
Total Sugars 7g | |
Protein 8g | 15% |
Total Fat 11g | 14% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 18% |
Cholesterol 17mg | 6% |
Vitamin A 701IU | 14% |
Vitamin C 38mg | 42% |
Folate 80mcg | 20% |
Sodium 458mg | 20% |
Calcium 157mg | 12% |
Iron 2mg | 11% |
Magnesium 75mg | 18% |
Potassium 678mg | 14% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.