Stuffed Zucchini

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Stuffed Zucchini
Fri, 08-31-2007 - 11:02am



Zucchini with Chick Pea and Mushroom Stuffing





Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 1 Hour
Yields: 8 servings

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.

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