Vegan Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Plant-based Ground
May 12, 2020 (Last updated Feb 4, 2026) by Hannah Sunderani
These vegan stuffed zucchini boats are gluten-free, easy to make, and so gourmet! It’s a wholesome and simple recipe, made with a plant-based ground in a simple tomato sauce, and topped with vegan mozzarella.
So, let me share exactly how to make this deliciously comforting zucchini boat recipe!
The ingredients:
The ingredients for this recipe are fairly simple and straightforward. You will need;
- Plant-based ground: Used to resemble a ground beef filling, but fully vegan with a similar protein profile. I’ve simmered the plant-based ground in a simple tomato sauce with italian seasoning and fennel, it’s SO tasty! (and also a simple and easy plant-based homemade spaghetti sauce. If you prefer not to use plant-based ground, I recipe tested this using 1.5 cups cooked brown lentils and it worked great!
- Zucchinis: We’re going to slice these in half lengthwise, scoop out the interior flesh and stuff with the plant-based spagehetti sauce!
- Vegan mozzarella: Use store bought or try my easy homemade vegan mozarella!
How to make vegan stuffed zucchini boats
To make these zucchini boats, we will begin by preparing the “pizza sauce” filling. First, we will prepare the ingredients for the plant-based beef filling. Simply cook the ingredients in our saucepan and bring to a low simmer to thicken.
Next, slice the zucchini in half and scoop out the inner seeds to make boats. Next, fill with pizza sauce filling, and top with vegan cheese. Then bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until zucchini boats are bubbling and golden.
So, there we have it! A gourmet, savoury, vegan and gluten-free Stuffed Zucchini Pizza Boats recipe. It’s a comforting dish that I think you’re going to love as much as we do.
And, if you do make this recipe please let me know in the comments below what you think! I love hearing from you. And of course, tag me on Instagram with the hashtag #twospoons. Nothing makes me happier than to see your recreations.
Vegan Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Plant-based Ground
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 onion small, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 12 oz Plant-Based ground beef 12 oz/340 g (or 1.5 cups cooked lentils)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp fennel
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1.5 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 zucchinis
- 1 cup vegan mozzarella or store-bought
Instructions
- In a deep skillet add coconut oil, onion and garlic. Cook on medium heat for 10 mins, or until onion is soft and translucent.
- Add the plant-based ground (or lentils), Italian seasoning, fennel, sea salt and pepper. Cook and break apart ground into small chunks, until lightly brown (5-10 mins). Then pour in tomato sauce and tomato paste, mix to combine.
- Make homemade vegan mozzarella. Or, grate store-bought plant-based cheese.
- Preheat oven to 400F/200C.Slice zucchinis in half and scoop out inner seeds to make boats. Scoop plant-based ground beef into boats, and sprinkle/drizzle with cheese. Cook in the oven for 30 minutes, or until zucchini boats are golden and bubbling.
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Thank you Wilson!
I used lentils and it was delicious! I might try plant-based ground beef next time to compare. My husband asked if I could make this all time! It was definitely a hit in our household!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe Krystal!! I also find it really tasty with the lentils! My husband said the same thing when we ate this dish. haha. Hope you’re well and thanks for the sweet comment.