Zucchini and Couscous-Stuffed Tomatoes
Zucchini and Couscous-Stuffed Tomatoes might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 407 calories, 2g of protein, and 42g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. If you have zucchini, parmesan cheese, roasted garlic-and-olive oil couscous, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.
Instructions
Prepare couscous mix according to package directions, omitting fat.
While couscous stands, heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
Add zucchini and onion, and saut 4 minutes or until tender.
Remove from heat, and stir in basil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper. Fluff couscous with a fork. Stir 3/4 cup couscous into zucchini mixture; reserve remaining couscous for another use.
Cut tomatoes in half crosswise; remove and discard pulp and seeds from tomato halves.
Place tomato halves in an 8-inch square baking dish, and sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spoon zucchini mixture evenly into tomato halves.
Sprinkle each stuffed tomato half with 1 teaspoon cheese.
Bake at 450 for 15 minutes or until tomatoes are soft and filling is thoroughly heated.