Quinoa Burrito Bowl

PREP TIME
10 mins
COOK TIME
15 mins
TOTAL TIME
25 mins
Serves: 2 people

INGREDIENTS
Avocado-Lime Dressing
½ cup greek yogurt
1 avocado
1 cup cilantro
2 garlic cloves
2 limes zested and juiced
2 jalapeños
2 tablespoons mint, roughly chopped
½ teaspoon Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Quinoa Bowl:
1 cup quinoa
1 lime zested and juiced
½ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 romaine heart, chopped
1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 ounce can whole kernel corn
½ pint grape tomatoes, sliced lengthwise
¼ cup red onion, diced
1 avocado, diced

The Ultimate Stuffed Zucchini

4 medium zucchini, washed
2 Tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil
2 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch cubes or smaller
1 medium yellow or red onion, chopped fine
4 large cloves garlic, finely minced
3 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup shredded fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried, or Italian Seasoning
6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 1/2 cups)

Prep: chop potatoes, tomatoes, onions and garlic first, then preheat oven while scooping out zucchini

1. Adjust one oven rack to upper-middle position and second oven rack to lowest position, then place a rimmed baking sheet on each rack and heat oven to 400 degrees or Hi Broil.
2. Meanwhile, halve each zucchini lengthwise. With a small spoon, scoop out the seeds and most of the flesh so that the walls of the zucchini are about 1/4-inch thick all the way around. Season the cut sides of the zucchini with salt and pepper, Misto lightly with olive oil. Set the zucchini halves cut-side down on the hot baking sheet that has been preheating on the lower rack.
3. Meanwhile in a bowl, Misto the potatoes with olive oil, salt, ad pepper to taste, and spread in a single layer on the hot baking sheet that has been preheating on the upper rack.
4. Roast the zucchini until slightly softened and skins are slightly wrinkled, about 10 minutes while simultaneously roasting the potatoes until they are tender and lightly browned, 12 to 14 minutes.
5. When the zucchini has finished baking, remove it from the oven and using tongs, flip the zucchini halves over on the baking sheet and set aside.
6. While the zucchini and potatoes are roasting, heat the remaining tablespoon oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and beginning to brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and cooked potatoes; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
7. Off the heat, stir in the basil, 1/2 cup cheese, and salt and pepper to taste.
8. Divide filling evenly among the zucchini halves on the baking sheet, spooning about 1/2 cup into each, and packing it lightly; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
9. Return the baking sheet to the oven, this time to the upper rack, and bake the zucchini until heated through and cheese is spotty brown, about 6 minutes. Serve immediately!

Notes: (11-19-12) Big C ate 2, little C even ate 1. Red onions were a little too strong; use yellow or white. Cut potatoes a little smaller so they fit inside the zucchini. Use less oil in skillet – could almost taste a little too much last time.