April 8, 2021
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Photo by Ashley Lima, courtesy Liv B's Easy Everyday
These zucchini boats are an easy way to combine a hearty, filling meal with veggies. You can vary this recipe by using different fillings and sauces, like swapping out the short-grain brown rice for quinoa or bulgur.
Recipe courtesy of Liv B's Easy Everyday, by Olivia Biermann.
Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup short-grain brown rice
- 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 Cup diced mushrooms
- 3/4 Cups store-bought marinara sauce
- Salt and black pepper
- 1/2 Cup vegan mozzarella cheese shreds
- 8 Cups rectangular casserole dish, lined with parchment paper
Directions
Step 1: Cook 1/3 cup rice according to the package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Step 2: Preheat the oven to 400F.
Step 3: Scoop out the center of each zucchini half, reserving the pulp. Place the hollowed-out zucchini boats in the prepared casserole dish and set aside. Roughly chop the reserved pulp.
Step 4: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add 1 cup diced mushrooms and zucchini pulp; cook for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
Step 5: Add the brown rice, 3/4 cup marinara sauce and a sprinkle of salt and pepper; stir to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until warmed through.
Step 6: Spoon the filling evenly into the zucchini boats. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup vegan mozzarella cheese and pepper.
Step 7: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
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