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stuffed zucchini 7

Cranberry Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini

Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes

Servings

6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini washed
  • Salt and pPepper
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa rinsed (makes about 2 cups cooked)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup kosher for Passover dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup scallions sliced thin
  • 4 ounces Temp Tee Whipped Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts diced

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with foil and pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Halve each zucchini lengthwise and scoop out any seeds. There should be about 1/4 inch of zucchini left on all sides.
  • Drizzle the inside of zucchini with olive oil and season with salt and pepper then turn zucchini over so they are skin side up.
  • Roast zucchini skin side up on the cookie sheet for about 12 minutes until slightly softened, then flip the zucchini back over.
  • Meanwhile, cook quinoa. Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a small stockpot and then lower to a simmer and cover. Cook for 20 minutes until tender and then fluff with a fork.
  • Immediately mix in spinach so it wilts. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool. Then mix in cranberries, scallions and Temp Tee Whipped Cream Cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Put filling in each of the zucchini halves filling evenly until each one is full. 
  • Bake for 5-7 minutes until filling is heated through. Garnish with roasted walnuts and serve warm!