Guest guest Posted December 2, 2001 Report Share Posted December 2, 2001 * Exported from MasterCook * Zucchini Stuffed with Herbed Quinoa Recipe By :Howard; Topp Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Quinoa Side Dishes Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 medium Zucchini 1 tablespoon Olive oil 2 Green onions -- minced 2/3 cup Chicken stock 1/3 cup Quinoa -- washed and drained 2 tablespoons Minced fresh parsley 1/8 teaspoon Crushed saffron threads 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/8 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper Cut zucchini in half lengthwise; with a spoon, remove centre, leaving 1/4-inch shell. Chop pulp finely. In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onions and zucchini pulp for 5 minutes or until soft and dry. Add stock, quinoa and seasonings. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Divide mixture between the 4 zucchini shells. Microwave: Microwave zucchini shells on microwavable platter, covered, at high (100% power) for 5 to 8 minutes (depending on size of zucchini) or until they are just soft. Oven: Bake in 350F oven for about 30 minutes or until shells are tender. Per serving: 102 calories, 3.3g protein, 4.6g fat, 13g carbohydrate, 2.4g fibre, 321mg sodium, 356mg potassium, 31mg calcium, 1.9mg iron. Source: " 1993 Healthy Home Cooking by Margaret Howard and Ellie Topp " - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 104 Calories; 4g Fat (37.0% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 499mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 4809 0 0 =-=-~-=-=-~-=-=-~-=-=-~-=-=-~-=-=-~-=-=-~ Kitpath's Riverside, Recipes and Things Mastercook Health-e-Cookbooks: http://home.earthlink.net/~kitpath/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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