Vegan Zucchini Boats
Tender zucchini boats are filled with juicy Roma tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, and a touch of red wine vinegar, then finished with creamy hummus. They offer the bright, fresh flavors of bruschetta in a satisfying plant-based dish that works well as an appetizer, side, snack, or light main course.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vegan Zucchini Boats, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 72
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds, leaving the border intact. Place the halves skin-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- 4
While the zucchini bakes, mix the tomatoes, garlic, basil, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Set aside.
- 5
Remove the zucchini from the oven, leaving the oven on. Carefully stuff each zucchini half with hummus, taking care not to overfill it.
- 6
Continue to bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Top with the tomato mixture and serve.
- Calories 119.98 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 4.48 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 18.57 g 7%
- Total Fat 3.83 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 78.42 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 4.51 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 6.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 69.05 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.74 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 480.93 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 69.87 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 31.53 mg Good Source 35%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sesame
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Vegan Zucchini Boats is made with 11 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Garlic, and Hummus. Each serving provides about 119.98 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vegan Zucchini Boats made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Hummus, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vegan Zucchini Boats?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 119.98 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vegan Zucchini Boats easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Vegan Zucchini Boats healthy?
- Vegan Zucchini Boats has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 119.98 calories and 4.48 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. It contains Sesame, Tomatoes, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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