Vegan Stuffed Zucchini Boats: Easy, Flavorful Chickpea Delight
These Vegan Stuffed Zucchini Boats are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy a plant-based meal. Packed with protein-rich chickpeas and flavorful spices, they make for a perfect weeknight dinner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium zucchinis
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut zucchinis in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create boats.
- In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add chickpeas, tomatoes, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and remove from heat.
- Stuff the chickpea mixture into the zucchini boats.
- Place stuffed zucchinis on a baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can add other vegetables to the stuffing for extra flavor.
- Great to serve with a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 halves
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg