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Vegan Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Chickpeas | Easy Recipe

Vegan Stuffed Zucchini Boats With Chickpeas | Easy Recipe

Delicious vegan stuffed zucchini boats filled with chickpeas, spices, and topped with vegan cheese. An easy and healthy dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine vegan
Servings 4 boats
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking sheet

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 2 medium zucchini
  • 1 small/medium onion chopped
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small bell pepper chopped

Chickpea Filling

  • 1.5 cups cooked chickpeas one 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
  • 1 heaped tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce or more to taste
  • 4-6 tablespoon plant-based milk
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon coconut sugar or brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
  • sea salt to taste
  • ground pepper to taste
  • chili powder to taste
  • fresh herbs for garnish
  • 1 batch vegan cheese sauce or 7 oz (200 g) store-bought vegan cheese

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Cut the zucchini in half (lengthwise) and scoop out about ⅔ of the flesh leaving a ½-inch (1 cm) thick border around the skin.
  • Chop the scooped out zucchini with a large knife and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for about 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic, bell pepper, zucchini flesh, all spices, soy sauce, rice vinegar, tomato paste, hot sauce, and plant-based milk. Put a lid on the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the vegan cheese sauce or use store-bought vegan cheese.
  • Preheat oven to 410 degrees Fahrenheit (210 degrees Celsius) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add chickpeas to the skillet and cook for a few more minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add more salt/pepper/spices to taste.
  • Stuff each zucchini half with the chickpea mixture.
  • Add vegan cheese on top and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven. Garnish with fresh herbs and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1boatCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chickpeas, Easy Recipe, healthy recipe, Plant-Based, Vegan Stuffed Zucchini
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