I've recently tried this recipe for stuffed courgettes and it's one of my new favourite meals! Quinoa is the perfect substitute for rice when stuffing vegetables and I love courgettes so this recipe is perfect from me. You should give it a try too! Here is how I did it:
Ingredients
2 Courgettes (Zucchini)
100g Cooked Quinoa
1/2 a Red Pepper
1 Shallot
1/2 a Packet of Mozzarella
1 Crushed Garlic Clove
A Few Basil Leaves
2 tsp Lemon Juice
A Sprinkling of Parmesan Cheese (optional)
Seasoning and Olive Oil
Method
1) Start by cutting your courgettes in half and removing the ends. Then scoop out the seedy part of your courgette so they're ready to be loaded with filling.
2) If you haven't already, cook your quinoa according to the packet instructions and add to a bowl.
3) Then finely dice your red pepper, shallot and mozzarella and combine with the quinoa.
4) To this, add your crushed garlic clove, roughly chopped basil leaves and lemon juice and mix it all together. Season to taste.
5) Now you need to put your oven on the grill setting at a high temperature and while thats heating up begin to stuff your courgettes. Place them on a baking tray, pack the filling in to the hole you scooped out and press the mixture down.
6) Once you've filled your courgettes you can sprinkle them with parmesan cheese for an extra cheesy crunch.
7) Put your courgettes under the grill and cook until they are soft (roughly 10 minutes). Make sure you keep an eye on them and turn the grill temperature down if they are getting too brown.
8) Enjoy!
I love this recipe and think it's a great healthy dinner option. I hope you give it a go!
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