QUINOA STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini Boats image

Provided by Mary Jenny

Categories Grains

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, cold pressed
1/2 teaspoon roasted garlic (PC Blue Menu is low fat)
1 egg white

Steps:

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 ½ cup (125 mL) water to bottom of dish. Bake uncovered) in centre of oven for 35 minutes or until zucchini is tender.