These simple look little stuffed zucchini boats pack a massive nutritional punch, the ingredients fine-tuned to maximise nutrient density across the board.
The fetta and swiss cheese provide about half the energy, a solid dose of protein, along with calcium while zucchini provides a broad range of vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamins C, folate and potassium. Mushrooms boost vitamin D, which is typically hard to get from food alone, along with copper. The peppers (or capsicum) boost vitamin A and C while the spinach lifts the vitamin K, A and folate.
Tomato paste works with the cheese to provide a luxurious flavour that your family will love without suspecting that it is so good for them.
Macros
One serve provides 433 calories, 38 g protein, 17 g fat and 29 g of net carbs
Micros
The Cronometer screengrab below shows the nutrients provided by 2000 calories of this recipe relative to the Optimal Nutrient Intakes.
Ingredients
SERVES 2
Directions
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