Black Bean & Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini

Black Bean & Quinoa Stuffed Zucchini

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 3 medium zucchini
• 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 8-oz can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. 
2. Spray a casserole dish with cooking spray.
3. Heat zucchini for 5 minutes in the microwave. Set aside to let cool.
4. Mix cooked quinoa, cottage cheese, tomato sauce, black beans, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a bowl.
5. Cut each of the cooled zucchini in half and scrape the seeds out of the insides using a spoon.
6. Fill each zucchini half with the black bean/quinoa mixture and place in baking dish.
7. Bake for about 40 minutes. Add the shredded cheese and bake until cheese has melted, about 5 minutes or less. 
8. Serve and enjoy!

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