Feta Cheese Stuffed Zucchini: Easy, Healthy Delight You’ll Love
A delicious and healthy recipe featuring zucchini stuffed with feta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Vegetarian
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchini
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Mix in the quinoa, feta cheese, oregano, and pepper.
- Stuff the zucchini halves with the mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, top with fresh herbs before serving.
- Can be made ahead and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed zucchini half
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Feta Cheese Stuffed Zucchini