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🍽️ Stuffed Zucchini with Quinoa and Tomatoes in the Air Fryer

250 kcal · 45 min · 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 Zucchini
• 100 g Quinoa
• 2 Tomatoes
• 1 Onions
• 2 Zehen Garlic
• 2 EL Olive Oil
• 1 TL Salt
• 1 TL Pepper

Instructions

1. 1. Wash the 2 zucchini thoroughly under running water.
2. 2. Cut the zucchini lengthwise in half.
3. 3. Carefully scoop out the pulp with a teaspoon.
4. 4. Dice the deseeded zucchini pulp into small cubes.
5. 5. Peel the onion and dice it finely too.
6. 6. Dice the 2 tomatoes into small cubes.
7. 7. Mince the 2 garlic cloves very finely.
8. 8. Cook the 100 g quinoa according to package directions until done.
9. 9. Let the cooked quinoa cool completely.
10. 10. Preheat the air fryer to 180 °C.
11. 11. Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan.
12. 12. Sauté the onions and garlic for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
13. 13. Add the tomato cubes and simmer them for 3 minutes until soft.
14. 14. Mix the cooled quinoa and zucchini cubes with the pan mixture.
15. 15. Season the filling with 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper.
16. 16. Firmly fill the zucchini halves with the quinoa mixture.
17. 17. Place the stuffed zucchini in the air fryer basket.
18. 18. Cook the zucchini for 20 minutes at 180 °C, until tender.
19. 19. Remove the zucchini and check for tenderness with a fork.
20. 20. Arrange the stuffed zucchini on plates and serve hot.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 250
• Protein: 10 g · Fett/Fat: 10 g · Carbs: 30 g