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Vegan Tofu Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegan
Keyword Easy, oil free
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic diced
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 block tofu
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp salsa (plus extra for serving)
  • 2 medium zucchini (8 inch)
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400° F.

  2. In a medium non stick frying pan heat 2 tbsp water.

  3. Cook garlic, onions & bell pepper about 3 minutes.

  4. Crumble in tofu then add seasonings & salsa. Add extra 1/4 tsp cayenne for a little kick. Cook about 8-10 minutes.

  5. Slice the stem end off the zucchini and cut in half lengthwise. Using a spoon scoop out the inside to create a bowl shape.

  6. Place the zucchini on a baking sheet and scoop with filling.

  7. Bake 25-30 minutes.

  8. After baking sprinkle with nutritional yeast and fresh cilantro.

  9. Serve with salsa (optional).

Recipe Notes

  • You could also grill your zucchini boats instead of baking them