Couscous Stuffed Zucchini Boats
It’s important to maintain a healthy and balanced diet that includes a variety of nutritious and flavorful foods. This recipe for Couscous Stuffed Zucchini Boats is a delicious and creative way to incorporate vegetables and whole grains into your diet, while also enjoying a flavorful and filling meal. With its tender zucchini, fluffy couscous, and savory seasonings, this dish is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and energized. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be customized to suit your preferences and dietary needs.
Ingredients
- 3 zucchini or yellow squashes
- 2 cups cooked couscous
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 2-3 tbps mixed italian seasoning (equal parts garlic powder, parsely, oregano, basil)
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- olive oil, as needed
Directions
- Halve each squash lengthwise and scrape out the centers with a spoon, forming a boat. Slice a thin strip off the bottom of each boat so that it sits flat. Chop the strips that were sliced off and set aside.
- Coat the bottom of a pan with a thin layer of olive oil. Sauté the garlic and extra zucchini that was chopped.
- When the garlic is fragrant, or starts to lightly brown, add the couscous, seasonings, lemon juice, and parmesean cheese. Let everything be fully heated (if your couscous cooled after cooking) and serve!
Substitutions
- To add protein, this can be made with any meat or meat substitution (sausage, grilled/rotisserie chicken, ground beef, black beans)
- Addition vegetables can be added such as grilled or roasted broccoli, squash, or cauliflower
