Vegetarian

Mediterranean Stuffed Round Zucchini takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Mediterranean Stuffed Round Zucchini takes 30 minutes to cook.

Mediterranean Stuffed Round Zucchini makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Mediterranean Stuffed Round Zucchini are:

2 round zucchini
.5 c dry quinoa, prepared according to box directions
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. grape tomatoes, quartered
2 oz. reduced fat feta cheese
2 c. fresh basil
1 T. pine nuts
1 T olive oil, divided

Here is how you make Mediterranean Stuffed Round Zucchini:

1. Cook the quinoa according to the box directions; reserve 1 cup for this recipe and save the rest for another use.2. In a food processor, combine the basil, pine nuts, and 1/2 T of olive oil until well chopped and combined.3. Cut the top off the zucchinis and scoop out the insides (like a jack'o'lantern), leaving the shell intact. Chop up the meat.4. In a saute pan, saute the onion until translucent. Add the chopped zucchini meat and cook until soft. Turn off the heat and add 1 c. quinoa, tomatoes, and the basil mixture. Stir in feta until all ingredients are well distributed.5. Coat the outside of the zucchini shells with the remaining olive oil. Fill the shells with the quinoa mixture. Replace the "lids" on the zucchini. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the zucchini shells are fork tender.If desired, serve with a side of heated pasta sauce (from a jar) or non-fat Greek yogurt.Number of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user REBYAC.

The nutritional information for Mediterranean Stuffed Round Zucchini is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 333.7

• Total Fat: 16.0 g
• Cholesterol: 10.0 mg
• Sodium: 405.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 37.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.5 g
• Protein: 13.3 g

The dietary needs meet for Mediterranean Stuffed Round Zucchini is Vegetarian