Quinoa, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Feta Stuffed Zucchini

Quinoa, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Feta Stuffed Zucchini
Serves 2 (side dish) or 1 (main course)

Ingredients

§  1 zucchini

§  ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes

§  1 oz reduced fat feta cheese

§  Juice of ½ lemon

§  Garlic powder, dash

§  Onion powder, dash

§  Dried parsley

§  ¼ cup quinoa, uncooked

§  Pepper

Directions

1.       Cook quinoa according to directions

2.       Slice zucchini in half and scoop out the insides, do not throw away.

3.       Chop up the zucchini guts and sautéed for about 5 minutes over medium high heat, just till it is softened.

4.       Chop sun-dried tomatoes & crumble the feta.

5.       Once quinoa is cooked, add in the sautéed zucchini guts, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, lemon juice, pepper, parsley, onion and garlic powder. Stir to combine.

6.       Stuff the filling into the zucchini boats.

7.       Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.

Nutritional Info

1 zucchini half

185 calories / 9g protein / 4g fat / 29g carbs / 5g fiber