Zucchini with Chick Pea and Mushroom Stuffing

Submitted by Mary from KS

"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."

Ingredients:
4 zucchini, halved
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, sliced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste
1 (15.5 ounce) can chick peas, drained and rinsed
1/2 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, chick peas, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into zucchini shells.
4 Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until zucchini are tender.

Groups:
Vegan, Side Dish

Preparation Time:
30 mins

Cooking Time:
30 mins

Servings:
8