Vegan Stuffed Zucchini Food

VEGAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Slice the top and bottom knobs off of each zucchini squash, then slice them in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out the center seeds of each squash, creating a crevice that will hold the black bean filling. Arrange the squash halves, cut-side-up, on a large baking sheet and bake them at 350ºF until very tender, about 20 minutes.
• While the squash is baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and saute the onion and pepper until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute another minute.
• Add in the black beans, cumin, salt, and chili powder, and stir until everything is heated through. Turn off the heat and let the vegetables sit in the warm pan until the zucchini is done cooking.
• To prepare the "cheese" sauce, stir together all of the ingredients in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Adjust any seasoning to taste. (Keep in mind that it will be slightly salty and tangy, but will be diluted in flavor when drizzled over all those vegetables.)
• To assemble, remove the zucchini from the oven and fill each half with plenty of the hot black bean mixture. Top with a generous drizzle of tahini sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm.
• Note: If you'd prefer to top with real cheese, I'd return the stuffed zucchini to the oven and broil them until the cheese is bubbly, about 1-2 more minutes, before serving.

VEGAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Wash and pat dry the zucchini with a paper towel. Cut off the ends and cut in half lengthwise. With a spoon, scoop out the insides leaving the bottoms about a 1/4 inch thick.
• Add the water to a large sauté pan and turn the heat to medium low. Add the bell peppers and onion and the oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper and stir. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often. Now add the garlic and cook a few minutes more until everything is tender and the water is completely evaporated. Turn off the heat.
• Spread the zucchini out evenly and fill with the cooked vegetable mixture. There should be enough, as long as your zucchinis aren't too large.
• Combine the topping ingredients into a small bowl and stir. Sprinkle the tops of each zucchini with the mixture. There may be some leftover.
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until desired tenderness of the zucchinis. I like mine pretty tender so I went about 20 minutes but it is a personal preference. The tops will get nice and toasty brown!

VEGETARIAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut zucchini lengthwise in half; scoop out centers onto cutting board, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Place shells in 9-inch square baking dish; set aside.
• Chop zucchini pulp; place in medium bowl. Add 1/2 cup of the cheese, the tomatoes, cracker crumbs and basil; mix lightly. Spoon evenly into zucchini shells; sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
• Bake 15 min. or until heated through.

VEGAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
• Slice tops off tomatoes and zucchini and reserve. Scoop out the core and flesh; reserve.
• Place the tomato and zucchini flesh, rice, onions, carrots, 5 tablespoons olive oil, mushrooms, parsley, mint, lemon juice, cinnamon, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix stuffing until well combined.
• Spoon stuffing into hollowed-out tomatoes and zucchini; cap with their removed tops. Puncture tops with toothpicks to hold caps in place.
• Arrange stuffed tomatoes and zucchini in a deep casserole dish. Pour in enough warm water to cover the tomato and zucchini. Stir in tomato paste, sugar, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Season with salt.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the rice is tender, about 1 1/2 hours.

VEGETARIAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
• Cut zucchini in halves, lenghtwise and scoop out seeds, leaving a 1-inch shell intact.
• Steam (or boil) zucchini shells 3-4 minutes.
• Saute onion, greeen pepper, and garlic in butter.
• Add spinach; stir to combine and coat well.
• Cool, then add mushrooms, eggs, bread crumbs, and seasonings to taste; add wine.
• Place zucchini in baking dish and fill with stuffing mix.
• Cover with sauce, and sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese is bubbly.

VEGAN STUFFED BAKED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides, leaving about a quarter inch rim all the way around. Place these zucchini shells on a foil lined baking pan. Chop the zucchini flesh and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large fry pan. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook over medium high heat just until the onion begins to brown 8 to 10 minutes.
• add the zucchini flesh, garlic and carrot. Cook until heated through.
• Remove from heat and stir in the cashews and cooked rice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the veggie/rice mixture into the zucchini shells. Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.