Zucchini with Chickpea and Mushroom Stuffing

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A great vegetable dish that can be used as a centerpiece or as a side. Can be lovely when served with tomato based sauce and a green vegetable, or I have even had them with traditional roasted vegetables at Christmas.

Submitted by jackie
Updated on August 2, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 4 zucchini, halved

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • ½ (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste

  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

  • ½ lemon, juiced

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • sea salt to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a shallow baking dish.

  2. Scoop out the flesh of the zucchini; chop the flesh and set aside. Place the shells in the prepared dish.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions for 5 minutes, then add garlic and saute 2 minutes more. Stir in chopped zucchini and mushrooms; saute 5 minutes. Stir in coriander, cumin, chickpeas, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into zucchini shells.

  4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until zucchini are tender.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

107 Calories
3g Fat
18g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 107
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 170mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 48mg 4%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 433mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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