Maple Vegetarian Stuffed Zucchini
                    
                    
                        
Ingredients
                    
                    
                        
                                                            
                                        
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                                            3 Medium Zucchinis, cut in half lengthwise, pulp removed                                        
 
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                                            3 cloves  Garlic, minced                                        
 
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                                            1/2 C. Red Onions, diced                                        
 
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                                            1 C. Canned Chickpeas                                        
 
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                                            1 C. Chopped Canned Artichokes                                        
 
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                                            4 Multi-Colors Baby Bell Peppers, sliced thin                                        
 
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                                            1 C. Snacking Tomatoes, cut in half                                        
 
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                                            1/4 C. Chopped Kalamata Olives                                        
 
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                                            2 t. Capers                                        
 
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                                            1 T. Italian Seasoning                                        
 
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                                            1/4 C. Tahini                                        
 
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                                            3 T. Fresh Lemon Juice                                        
 
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                                            3 cloves  Garlic                                        
 
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                                            1 T. Apple Cider Vinegar                                        
 
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                                            2 t. Fuller’s Sugarhouse pure maple syrup                                        
 
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                                            1 t. Salt                                        
 
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                                            1/2 C. Water                                         
 
                                                                            
                                     
                                                                    
                     
                    
                        Preparation
                        
                            
                                - Place hollowed out zucchini on paper towels for draining for 1 hour; turn zucchinis over and allow another hour to drain any additional fluids.
 - To make the filling, Saute garlic and onions until onions are translucent. Add remaining ingredients and saute over medium low heat for about 10 minutes, until heated through.
 - Set filling aside to cool or cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
 - To make the tahini dressing, Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Transfer into a squeeze bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.
 - To bake and stuff the zucchini, Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
 - Using a spoon, fill each zucchini boat with filling.
 - Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
 - Serve drizzled with tahini dressing.