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Veggie Stuffed Zucchini (Vegan)

Kayla Castle • Oct 05, 2021

Want to switch up your weekly go-to dinners? Look no further stuffed zucchinis are an easy and delicious meal. Veggies stuffed in a veggie, is an ultimate win-win in my book.

Recipe

Ingredients:
• 8 oz white button mushrooms, diced
• ½ red bell pepper, diced
• ¼ onion diced
• ¼ cup salsa
• 8 oz tomato sauce 
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon black pepper & salt
• 8 oz ground meat alternative * can sub for ground chicken/turkey/beef
• Handful of plant-based mozzarella cheese
• 3-4 medium zucchinis
• 1 tablespoon plant sterol or oil of choice

Method:
1.) Heat the plant sterol/oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes. Next add-in the ground meat alternative*. Use a wooden spatula to break up the alternative meat till minced in small pieces. Sauté for 7 minutes. 
2.) Add in the remaining veggies, minus the zucchinis. Keeping heat on medium, sauté for 5 minutes. Add in the 4oz of the tomato sauce, salsa and spices. Lower heat to a simmer and let simmer while you prep the zucchinis. 
3.) Preheat oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
4.) Slice the zucchini’s in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, scoop out the center leaving a hollow zucchini boat. 
5.) Turn skillet heat off and scoop mixture evenly among prepped zucchinis. Top with the remaining tomato sauce and sprinkle cheese on top. 
6.) Bake for 20 minutes. Enjoy! 

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