Vegan Stuffed Baked Zucchini

This delicious dinner is appropriate for the 21 day Quantum Wellness Cleanse. Start this dinner early in the day by preparing the wild rice and then allowing it to cool. And scooping out the darn zucchini flesh took longer than I expected, so allow plenty of time for that or you'll be eating dinner late!

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  ounces wild rice, cooked according to package directions
• 4  large zucchini
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  medium carrot, grated
• 3  ounces cashew nuts, lightly salted and chopped
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides, leaving about a quarter inch rim all the way around. Place these zucchini shells on a foil lined baking pan. Chop the zucchini flesh and set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a large fry pan. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook over medium high heat just until the onion begins to brown 8 to 10 minutes.
3. add the zucchini flesh, garlic and carrot. Cook until heated through.
4. Remove from heat and stir in the cashews and cooked rice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the veggie/rice mixture into the zucchini shells. Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.