Vegan Stuffed Baked Zucchini - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 ounces wild rice, cooked according to package directions
4 large zucchini
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium carrot, grated
3 ounces cashew nuts, lightly salted and chopped
salt and pepper

Preparation

Cut the zucchinis in half lengthwise. Scoop out the insides, leaving about a quarter inch rim all the way around. Place these zucchini shells on a foil lined baking pan. Chop the zucchini flesh and set aside.
Heat the oil in a large fry pan. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook over medium high heat just until the onion begins to brown 8 to 10 minutes.
add the zucchini flesh, garlic and carrot. Cook until heated through.
Remove from heat and stir in the cashews and cooked rice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Pour the veggie/rice mixture into the zucchini shells. Bake at 375 for 25 to 30 minutes.