Vegan Stuffed Baked Zucchini Recipes

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!

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 ZUCCHINI BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds, making sure to leave the border intact. Place skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• While zucchini bakes, mix tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Set aside.
• Remove zucchini from the oven; leave the oven on. Carefully stuff each zucchini half with about 1 tablespoon of hummus; you want the hummus to be no more than 3/4 to the top.
• Continue to bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Place tomato mixture on top and serve.

VEGAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI BOATS

Steps:

• Preheat oven 400 degrees F. Cut the ends off, using a sharp knife cut zucchini into half and scoop out the flesh of the zucchini, leave about 1/4 inch of pulp.
• Chop the zucchini flesh and set aside. Place the zucchini shells in an 8x8 casserole pan, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add onion, garlic, and red bell pepper. Cook until the onion is soft, about 2 minutes.
• Add zucchini pulp, chili powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste, and stir. Add pinto beans, vegan bouillon cube, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. In the meanwhile prepare the cashew cheese sauce.
• To prepare the cashew cheese sauce, Place ingredients in a high-speed blender and process until smooth.
• Pour sauce in a medium saucepan and heat on medium-high heat until thickened stirring with a wire whisk.
• Fill the zucchini boats with pinto bean, spoon cheese sauce on top. Bake for 20 minutes in the oven. Remove from the oven and serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro.

VEGAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini in half (lengthwise) and scoop out about 2/3 of the flesh leaving a 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick border around the skin. Check the step-by-step photos above in the blog post.
• 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.
• At the same time, 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!

STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and scoop out the inner flesh.
• Sprinkle with a tiny amount of salt, and brush on both sides with olive oil. Place in a baking tray, face up for 10 minutes. Turn over and bake face down for another 10 minutes.

VEGETARIAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Line a small sheet tray or baking dish with foil or parchment paper.
• In a large skillet or frying pan heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook two minutes. Add garlic, red pepper, mushrooms and cut up zucchini tops. Mix to combine and sauté two more minutes.
• Remove from heat, pour into a large bowl and mix in oregano, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, panko crumbs and both grated cheeses.
• Divide the filling between each zucchini boat by pressing the filling into each squash over the bowl forming the top in a rounded shape with your hand.
• Place onto the prepared dish or pan and drizzle the remaining olive oil over the tops.
• Bake for 35 - 40 minutes uncovered until slightly browned on top. Do not overcook, otherwise the zucchini will start to sag and the filling will not stay in.
• As soon as they come out of the oven, sprinkle the tops with additional Parmesan cheese and serve.

GREEK VEGETARIAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise and, using a teaspoon, remove most of the flesh, leaving 1/2-inch-thick shells. Coarsely chop half of the flesh; discard the remaining flesh or reserve for another use. Place the zucchini shells on a baking sheet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until the zucchini starts to soften, 10 to 13 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped zucchini, onion, garlic, paprika and 2 teaspoons oregano; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in quinoa, tomatoes, olives and feta. Divide evenly among the zucchini shells.
• Switch the oven to broil and place a rack 8 inches from the heat. Broil the filled zucchini shells until the tops are lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon oregano.

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.