Name: Zucchini boats
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini; 1.5 tsp vegetable oil; 1 medium onion; 1 garlic clove; 1 bell pepper; 0.33 cup plant-based milk; 1.5 Tbsp tomato paste; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 1 Tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp onion powder; 0.5 tsp smoked paprika; 0.5 tsp ground cumin; to taste salt and pepper; 1 Tbsp hot sauce; 9 oz chickpeas, canned, drained; 1 vegan cheese sauce; to taste fresh herbs

Zucchini Boats

4 servings

30 min active time

50 min total time

4.0 (2 votes)

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Ingredients

Unit system

Preparation

	2
	¹⁄₂ Tbsp
	1 diced
	1 minced
	1 diced

Cooking

	0.33 cup
	1 ¹⁄₂ Tbsp
	1 Tbsp
	1 Tbsp
	1 tsp
	¹⁄₂ tsp
	¹⁄₂ tsp
	to taste
	1 Tbsp
	9 oz drained and rinced

Assembly

	1
	to taste

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Nutrition

Amount per serving

Daily %

Calories

205

10%

Total Fat

5.7 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

772 mg

34%

Total Carbohydrates

30 g

11%

Fiber

8.4 g

30%

Total Sugar

9.8 g

Proteins

10 g

20%

Calcium

205 mg

16%

Iron

2.6 mg

14%

Potassium

727 mg

15%

Vitamin D

0.67 mcg

Daily % are based on a 2000-calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your needs (guideline from FDA).

Disclaimer: The nutrition depends on the products you use, as there can be large variations between products. This information may be incomplete/inaccurate, as we may not have accurate data for some ingredients.

Instructions

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Prepare Veggies
- 1Cut the zucchini in half (lengthwise) and scoop out about 2/3 of the flesh leaving a 1cm (½ inch) thick border around the skin.
- 2Chop the scooped out zucchini and set aside.
- 3Dice the onion, garlic and bell pepper
Cook Filling
- 1Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for about 4 minutes.
- 2Add garlic, bell pepper, zucchini flesh
- 3Add the plant-based milk, tomato paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, onion powder, paprika, ground cumin, salt, ground black pepper and optional hot sauce.
- 4Put a lid on the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5Preheat oven to 410°F (210°C).
Cheese Sauce
- 1Meanwhile, prepare the cheese sauce (click on the ingredient for the full instructions).
Assemble & Bake
- 1Back to the skillet, add the chickpeas and cook for a few more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 2Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Stuff each zucchini half with the chickpea mixture.
- 3Add cheese sauce on top and bake at 410°F (210°C) for 20-25 minutes in the oven. Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!