I frequently make lists of dishes I want to do, a barely legible scratch of pencil on a half torn envelope: make chicken chili. It’s always fairly straightforward and my half torn pile of papers are growing. In my mind as I script the method of makeover for whatever new dish I want to attempt, my version usually omits anything lengthy and replaces heavy flavors with a fresh twist of something spicy and healthy. But then there are those dishes I either dream about at night or I happen across a picture that is too tempting to scribble a direct order to make on a sticky note because I know realistically, complete boredom will be the only motivation for me to pilfer through the pile of notes, torn envelopes, napkins and even a water bill. This is such a dish.
The stuffing is luscious on its own.Yummy and so easy!
My sister has challenged me to twenty one days of no junk food, no sugar, and no white flour. While I accepted the challenge despite my inclination toward sugary snacks, I became aware of the need for clean recipes in my arsenal of quick foods to make on the fly. Late Sunday night the research began which is when I saw this delectable picture of a stuffed zucchini squash. Their rendition included bacon and sausage which are both delicious choices but I needed something with a little more spice and flair to balance the organic and subtle flavors of the squash. This is my new favorite meal. In fact, I’m eating the stuffing today for lunch. Saying goodbye to the heavy fat and unhealthy carbohydrates, I am saying hello to some awesome clean eating that not only hits the spot in flavor but I walked away full and pleased that I accomplished that without sugar, fat, or flour.
Stuffed Zucchini Boats
By Published: October 11, 2011
- Yield: 2 Servings
- Prep: 10 mins
Spicy and savory fare at its cleanest and healthiest. Truly an indulgence that rivals any fat laden junk food.
Ingredients
- 2 whole zucchini
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup pulled chicken from a rotisserie chicken save the rest of the chicken for another day
- 1 avocado chopped
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- 2 T. hot sauced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 cup brown rice or orzo pasta optional
- 1/2 cup jack or cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wash and rinse the zucchini. Cut in half and spoon out and discard the seeds. You’re making a boat.
In a medium bowl combine the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. Spoon the mixture in the boats and top with cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes. Serve
