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Bean Stuffed Zucchini with Cheesy Sauce

Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 3 tsp grapeseed oil or avocado oil divided
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt divided
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 - 14 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup silken soft tofu
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast see tip
  • 1 Tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup cilantro

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Slice top and bottom knobs from each zucchini, then slice in half lengthwise. Use small spoon to scoop out center seeds of each squash, creating a crevice that will hold the black bean filling. On large baking sheet, arrange squash halves, cut side up; brush with 1 tsp oil and bake until very tender, about 20 minutes.
  • While zucchini is baking, in large skillet over medium-high, heat 2 tsp oil and sauté onion, pepper and 1/4 tsp salt until they start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add in garlic and heat another minute. Stir in cumin and chili powder; heat for 30 seconds. Add in black beans and corn and continue cooking until everything is heated through.
  • In blender container, place tofu, nutritional yeast, vinegar, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp salt and blend until smooth.
  • To assemble, divide bean mixture among zucchini halves and drizzle on sauce. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Per serving: 236 calories; 14 g protein; 6 g total fat (1 g sat. fat); 37 g total carbohydrates (7 g sugars, 11 g fiber); 580 mg sodium