Saturday, July 28, 2012

Stuffed Zucchini Boats (vegan style)


Zucchini is probably one of my all time favorite vegetables. You make so many different recipes with it.  I've made stuffed zucchini recipes before, usually consisting of lots of cheese.  I thought I would try making a different version this time. Here is a vegan recipe I found from Eating Bird Food, a healthy recipe blog I love.

                                                   Ingredients 


  • 2 medium zucchini squash
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • 1 1/2 cup Quorn grounds or veggie crumbles
  • 1 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 4-5 fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 t dried oregano
  • sea salt and ground pepper, to taste

                                                        Directions



  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°
  2. Cut off the ends of the zucchini and halve, lengthwise
  3. Scoop out the inside of the zucchini, leaving the outer shell (boat) intact and saving the flesh for later
  4. Spray the four shells with non-stick spray (I use canola oil spray), place cut-side-up on a baking sheet and bake for about 35 minutes or until the zucchini has softened
  5. While the shells are baking, chop the zucchini flesh into small pieces and sauté over medium heat with non-stick spray, onion and garlic until soft and fragrant
  6. Add kale, veggie grounds, tomato sauce, basil and oregano and mix well. Simmer the mixture for 10-12 minutes, season with salt and pepper and keep warm until the shells are done baking
  7. Remove the zucchini shells from the oven when they are ready and fill each with a good portion of the mixture
  8. Serve warm and enjoy




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