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Receta Stuffed Zucchini (Courgette) with Beef, Basil and Quinoa, and lots more zucchini recipes
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Ingredientes
- 2 zucchini or summer squash (courgette), 7″ each (17cm)
- 5oz (150gr) ground beef
- 2 large red tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 1 large green tomato, roughly chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small can (4oz, 120gr) green chilies, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- large bunch of basil, big leaves torn, small left whole
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/3 cup (2.4oz, 65gr) quinoa
- 2/3 cup (5oz, 150ml) beef stock
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1048g | |
| Calories 362 | |
| Calories from Fat 155 | 43% |
| Total Fat 17.57g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 2.95g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium 2506mg | 72% |
| Total Carbs 47.41g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.8g | 46% |
| Sugars 26.02g | 17% |
| Protein 12.89g | 21% |
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