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Italian Farro Zucchini Boats

An amazing appetizer packed with whole grains, cheese and veggies!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 1/2 cup dry Italian Farro
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped green peppers
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red peppers
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • black pepper and salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook farro as directed (as pasta).
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Coat a shallow baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Trim ends of zucchini and cut them lengthwise.
  • Scoop out the insides of each zucchini half, leaving about 1/4 inch wall or less.
  • Finely chop the insides of the zucchini and set aside.
  • Place zucchini boats on the baking pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake for 6-8 minutes or until zucchini boats are soft.
  • Add olive oil to a heated large skillet.
  • Add red onions, red peppers, green peppers, zucchini pulp, Italian seasoning, basil, oregano and garlic powder. SautĂ© until vegetables are soft.
  • Add farro to vegetable mixture and scoop into each zucchini boat.
  • Sprinkle equal amounts of mozzarella cheese on top of each zucchini boat.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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