These stuffed zucchinis are a unique way to serve a nutritious vegetable side dish.

Zucchini Boats Stuffed with Lentils

3 tablespoons vegetable oil - divided use

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 1/2 cups cooked lentils

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons MAGGI Seasoning Sauce

4 large zucchini, cut in half and flesh removed leaving skins intact

6 teaspoons crumbled Cotija cheese

Chopped cilantro for garnish

1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, until tender. Add lentils, tomato paste and seasoning sauce; cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes or until heated through. Fill zucchini boats evenly with lentil mixture.
2. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in same skillet over medium-low heat. Add stuffed zucchini boats; cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Garnish each zucchini boat with cheese and cilantro; serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings.

Nutritional Information Not Provided.

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