Some people think vegan recipes are boring. They can be made interesting too. Need lesser time to cook and digest too. The possibilities are endless. You should just be ready to approach food with an open mind. Here is an interesting recipe of zucchini boats which can be made vegan or vegetarian as per your choice. It is low carb and can be made with variety of ingredients.
Zucchini is so versatile. Best part you do not have to peel them. Just cut the ends of the zucchini & take a bite to check if they are bitter. If it is sweet you are good to go. Bake it in bread, make a taco, add it to pizzas or make air fryer zucchini fries. Make an easy weeknight curry and even juice it. I love making air fryer zucchini fritters and dumplings, substituting it for bottle gourd at times. Wrap it around asparagus and air fry them or just have a zoodle Bolognese.
Gluten-free zucchini boats is the latest addition to my recipe list.Who would have thought earlier, one large zucchini can result in a delicious meal In so many new ways. It has been a total game changer for us after coming abroad. Which is your favorite way to use a zucchini?
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Benefits of zucchini
- Zucchini is great for weight-loss.
- It is high in anti-oxidants.
- Contributes to good digestion.
- Helps reduce blood sugar levels.
Ingredients
- zucchini
- Olive oil
- Cheese
- Salt & black pepper
- bean salad (onion,tomatoes,coriander,canned black beans,salt and pepper)
Instructions
- Slice the zucchini in halves, length-wise.
- Scoop the flesh of the zucchini with a spoon so that there is space to add the salad. Brush it with oil.
- Preheat the air fryer at 180 deg C| 350 degrees F for 5 mins. Place the zucchini boats in an air fryer basket in a single layer without overlap.
- Air fry the zucchini boats for 6-7 mins at 180 C| 350 F.
- Add the bean salad to the boats. You may optionally add grated cheese on it. Air fry them for 3-4 mins at 180 C| 350 F if adding cheese
- Serve them immediately or warm.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- pastry brush
- Spoon for scooping
- Grater for cheese optional
Variation
- You can make a zucchini boats pizza by adding pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese or feta cheese. Use an Italian seasoning and spice of your choice like onion powder, garlic powder., chili powder. Serve this simple side dish with some sour cream. You can also make vegan air fryer zucchini pizza boats by using vegan cheese for a gooey cheese experience.
Substitution
- You may change the salad stuffing with any ingredients of your choice such as mashed potatoes, chopped bell pepper. Non vegetarians can make buffalo chicken zucchini boats or add ground
Top tips
- Always preheat your air fryer
Storage
- Store the salad without mixing salt in the fridge in an airtight container.
- The zucchini boats can be prepped and stored in an air tight container in the fridge in advance. Cook it fresh before serving.
Related links
Air fryer zucchini boats recipe | Zucchini taco boats recipe
Equipment
- pastry brush
- Spoon for scooping
- Grater / food processor for cheese optional
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini large
- 2 tbsp. olive oil or any vegetable oil
bean salad filling
- ½ cup canned beans
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- Salt & pepper as per taste
- 1 tablespoon coriander optional
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar/gouda) optional
Instructions
- Wash and slice the zucchini in halves.
- Scoop the flesh from center of the zucchini with a spoon so that there is space to add the salad. Brush the hollowed-out zucchini with oil.
- Preheat the air fryer at 180 deg C| 350 deg F for 5 mins and place the zucchini boats in a single layer without overlap.
- Air fry the zucchini boats for 6-7 mins at 180 C| 350 F.
- Toss canned beans with onion, tomato ,salt & pepper
- Fill the bean salad in the boats. You may optionally add grated cheese on it. Air fry them for 3-4 mins at 180 C| 350 F if adding cheese.
- Serve immediately or warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
FAQs
They are rich in anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory.
It helps reduce inflammation and swelling.
When you cut into a good zucchini, it should have an almost buttery-like texture and the flesh should appear slightly yellow, greenish or white.
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