Zucchini Boats
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Zucchini Boats:

1. Wash and cut the ends of each zucchini.
2. Cut them lengthwise and carefully remove the inside of each piece using a spoon.
3. Diced the inner flesh and set aside.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
5. Place the zucchini halves into a casserole dish with 1/2 cup of water.
6. Brush them lightly with oil, add salt with garlic powder and bake for 15min and broil for another 7min.
7. In the meantime, sauté the shiitake with salt and pepper and set aside.
8. Sauté also, but separately the zucchini flesh with garlic, salt and chili flakes.
9. When ready, mix with quinoa, shiitake, sun dried tomatoes, basil.
10. Toss all ell and adjust the taste.
11. Fill your zucchini shells and serve with pesto.

For the Pesto:

1. Blend all in a blender until smooth.