I love making healthy recipes with zucchini when it’s the season for these summer squash, like I do with my Baked Zucchini Chips, Zucchini Smoothie, Vegan Chocolate Zucchini Bread, or Vegan Zucchini Fritters. These stuffed zucchini boats are baked zucchini halves stuffed with a juicy plant-based protein cooked in tomato sauce. The most common zucchini stuffing use Lentil Taco Meat, TVP Taco Meat, or Mexican Black Beans cooked in tomato sauce with taco seasoning and vegetables.
Ingredients and Substitutions
All you need are a few simple ingredients and good preparation of your zucchini halves to avoid a runny dish.
Zucchini – I love to use fresh, organic zucchini. Black beans – I used canned black beans. One can of 15 oz makes 1 1/4 cups of cooked black beans. Rinse and drain the black bean before cooking. You can also use 1 1/4 cups of cooked black beans from raw black beans. You can swap black beans for many other cooked beans, including butter beans, also known as cannellini beans, chickpeas, peas, or cooked brown lentils. Corn Kernel – Fresh, frozen, or canned. Olive Oil – I prefer using locally-sourced extra-virgin olive oil. Red Bell Pepper – or any color of bell pepper you love. Red Onion – You can alternatively use yellow onions. Garlic Powder – or fresh, crushed garlic. Spices – Oregano, Paprika, Cumin, Chili Powder Tomato Passata and Tomato Paste – for a rich tomato flavor. Vegetable Broth – or just water. Salt and Pepper – to taste
How To Make Vegan Stuffed Zucchini
It’s straightforward to make stuffed zucchini.
Storage Instructions
These stuffed zucchini can be stored for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can also freeze the zucchini and thaw them in the fridge before serving. To rewarm your vegan meal, pop the zucchini in the microwave or a non-stick saucepan. Cover with a lid and cook until hot.
Serving Suggestions
This is a great recipe for a low-carb, healthy Mexican dinner. These zucchini boats make excellent party food served as taco shells topped with:
Diced avocado A dollop of vegan coconut yogurt Salsa sauce More corn kernel Fresh cilantro Hot sauce
You can also serve this recipe as a healthy vegan meal with a side like:
Cooked quinoa – this adds up to your plant-based proteins, so a great option! Learn how to cook quinoa. Cooked brown rice Stir-fried cauliflower rice for a low-carb dinner. Vegan Cornbread Recipe
More Vegan Meal Recipes
Below I listed more easy vegan meals recipes to try:
