Stuffed Zucchini Boat

Ingredients

2 zucchini halved and scooped

1/4 cauliflower

1/4 cup onion finely chopped

1/4 coloured bell pepper finely chopped

1/4 cup carrot n beans finely chopped

Zucchini scoops finely chopped

Garlic 2-3 minced

Oregano

Chilli flakes

3 tbsp tomato puree

Salt and pepper

Coriander 1 tbsp finely chopped

Vegan cheese for topping

 

Method

• First halve the zucchini lengthwise, scoop out the inside with a spoon and keep aside.
• Next, prepare the cauliflower ‘rice’. This rice is very popular nowadays to replace regular rice, to reduce carbohydrate intake. For this, grate the cauliflower with a box grater or put the florets in a processor until the pieces resemble rice-sized.
• To prepare the stuffing, in a wok, saut. onion and garlic.
• Once transparent, add all the other vegetables and cook until all are cooked through. Add the tomato puree, oregano, chilli flakes, salt and pepper and mix well. Take off from flame and mix in the coriander.
• Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C. Fill this mixture into the hollowed zucchini. Top with vegan cheese. Keep these zucchini boats in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until done.