Stuffed Zucchini

Submitted by Maureenie

"Found this recipe on allrecipes.com and adapted it for my own taste. It is a tasty vegetarian meal that goes great with a green salad or a bowl of soup."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 zucchini, halved lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 0.5 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1⁄2 lemon, juice of
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• ground black pepper

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Scoop out the flesh of the zucchini; chop the flesh and set aside. Place the shells in the prepared dish.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions for 5 minutes, then add garlic and saute 2 minutes more.
5. Stir in chopped zucchini and mushrooms; saute 5 minutes.
6. Stir in chili powder, cumin, chick peas, lemon juice, cilantro and pepper. Spoon mixture into zucchini shells.
7. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until zucchini are tender.