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Vegan Stuffed Zucchini
Crisp-tender zucchini halves are generously filled with a flavorful blend of spicy black beans, corn, and zesty spices, then topped with a creamy, tangy tahini sauce for a satisfying and plant-based meal.
Prep Time
5
minutes
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Cook Time
24
minutes
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Total Time
29
minutes
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Print TRADITIONAL Recipe
Servings:
4
INGREDIENTS
4
Medium
Zucchini
Drizzle
Olive oil
1
Large
Onion
1
Large
Bell Pepper (Choice of Red, Yellow, OR Orange)
1-2
Jalapeno Peppers
2
tsp
Minced Garlic
1
tsp
Ground Cumin
1/2
tsp
Chili Powder
1
Can
Black Beans (15 oz)
1/2
Can
Corn
Tahnini Sauce
1/4
Cup
Tahini
3
tbsp
Water
2
tbsp
Lemon Juice
1
tbsp
Apple Cider Vinegar
1
tbsp
Nutritional Yeast
1
tsp
Chili Powder
Salt
(to taste)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Wash and cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out seeds if desired.
4 Medium Zucchini
Place zucchini skin side down on a large baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes until fork tender.
While zucchini roasts, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Drizzle Olive oil
Dice onion & bell pepper.
1 Large Onion,
1 Large Bell Pepper (Choice of Red, Yellow, OR Orange)
Dice jalapeno, seed if desired to reduce heat.
1-2 Jalapeno Peppers
Add diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno to the skillet and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 2 minutes more.
2 tsp Minced Garlic,
1 tsp Ground Cumin,
1/2 tsp Chili Powder
Drain and rinse black beans and add to skillet. Drain corn and add to skillet. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
1 Can Black Beans (15 oz),
1/2 Can Corn
Prepare Tahini Sauce
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well until creamy. Adjust seasonings to taste.
1/4 Cup Tahini,
3 tbsp Water,
2 tbsp Lemon Juice,
1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar,
1 tbsp Nutritional Yeast,
1 tsp Chili Powder,
Salt
To Serve
Scoop the black bean mixture into the roasted zucchini halves.
Top with tahini sauce and additional nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper as desired.
Serve immediately.