Vegetable Debacles
As parents, Lt. Dan and I are always looking for interesting ways to get our kids to eat their veggies. I’ll admit, as they get older, it’s much much easier than it used to be. I used to stretch the truth on a daily basis to get veggies in them without a dramatic scene taking place that usually ended in tears. My tears. I would use loose creative terms like “Veggie Noodles” or “Zoodles” for spiralized zucchini, or “Spooky Chips” for gnarly looking yet wonderful baked kale chips. I used to hide vegetables in every possible dish I would make, hoping the flavors would normalize on their little palates. Nowadays we are far past the lies and veggie smuggling. The kids will eat almost any plant-based food, with the exception of raw mushrooms. However, they do appreciate it when I doctor certain vegetables to make them a little more appealing. Stuffed Zucchini Boats is a veggie dish we all enjoy, filled with hearty quinoa, sautéed peppers and onions, fresh tarragon, and a crunchy top of pine nuts and parmesan cheese.
Easy Stuffed Zucchini
You can grill or pan-fry Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Quinoa and Pine Nuts, yet I like to bake them in the oven, because I feel like I have better control over the texture. It keeps the zucchini a little on the firm side… Baked on the exterior, yet slightly uncooked in the center. That way, the Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Quinoa and Pine Nuts retain most of their nutritional value and don’t get mushy. The sprinkling of parmesan cheese and crunchy pine nuts gives these light and healthy stuffed zucchini boats a touch of richness. My family would happily eat Stuffed Zucchini with Quinoa every week. I feel good about serving it to them because it’s full of vitamins and minerals. Seconds are not only acceptable; they are encouraged!
What Ingredients You Will Need
Zucchini Squash – average-size and halved lengthwiseDried Quinoa – any colorOlive OilChopped Red Bell PepperChopped Yellow Bell PepperChopped Red OnionMinced Garlic ClovesChopped Fresh TarragonGrated Parmesan CheesePine NutsSalt and Pepper
How To Make These Zucchini Boats
Get the Full (Printable) Stuffed Zucchini Boats Recipe Below. Enjoy!
How Long Will Leftovers Last In The Fridge?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave.
Can I Freeze This Recipe?
Yes and no. This recipe freezes well only if it is cooked first. Otherwise, the moisture in the zucchini will come out when you thaw it before cooking. When you bake the zucchini the water evaporates, allowing you to freeze and reheat later without significant change to the texture.
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