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Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Quinoa with Roasted Zucchini

Sara
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Quinoa with Roasted Zucchini – This is so light, refreshing, and loaded with flavor! Perfect as a meal or a side dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium to large Zucchini
  • 2 medium to large Yellow Squash
  • 1-2 Tbs EVOO
  • Pinch of Salt
  • Pinch of Pepper
  • ½ cup uncooked Quinoa
  • 1 Tbs Shallots finely chopped
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Instructions
 

  • Cook Quinoa as directed on package, I used Ancient Harvest brand so cooking time on this recipe reflects that.
  • While Quinoa is cooking prepare the rest
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees
  • Cut ends off of Zucchini and Squash, then cut lengthwise in half, and scoop out the seeds in the center
  • Rub Zucchini and Squash with EVOO and sprinkle with Salt and Pepper
  • Place on a baking sheet and bake 7 minutes on each side
  • When Quinoa is fully cooked add Shallots, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and mix well
  • Stuff the Quinoa into the hollowed out part of Zucchini, Squash, and serve
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 197mgPotassium: 427mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 397IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 1mg
Keyword quinoa stuffed zucchini, stuffed zucchini, sun dried tomato pesto quinoa roasted zucchini
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