Italian Style Stuffed Zucchini

Servings 4

• 3/4 cup cooked quinoa

• 2 green pepper chopped

• 1 small jar of quarters artichokes chopped

• 1 yellow onion chopped

• 1 can Italian style diced tomatoes (half of juices drained)

• 1tbsp Italian seasoning

• 1tsp Oregano

• 1tsp black pepper

• 2 carrots pealed and chopped

• 1tbsp EVOO

• 2 Zucchini cut in left length wise and seeds removed/hallowed out

• 3 garlic cloves minced

• Nonstick spray

• Optional: feta cheese, mozzarella and black olives

1. Preheat oven to 375

2. Add EVOO to pan

3. Add onion and sauté about 5 minutes. Add green pepper and carrots. Sauté until softened.

4. Add minced garlic and cook another 4 minutes

5. Add diced tomatoes (with half of juices), artichokes and seasonings.

6. Add cooked quinoa

7. Mix until well combined

8. If using cheese and olives, mix in feta as desire and black olives. Then top with mozzarella

9. Cook for about 20 minutes until cheese is melting or sides begin to brown