If you (or your neighbors) planted zucchini, God knows you're trying to come up with new and clever ways to put your Springtime bounty to use. Here is a healthy, easy-to-make solution! This is a great low carb, flavorful, farm to table meal with a Mexican flair.
1cupGround Beef Can substitute with Impossible or other brand vegetarian ground beef
1 can15-Ounce Can of BlackbeansDrained
1/2cupCorn Kernels
1cupSalsa
1canRotel Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes & Green Chiles10-ounce can
1/2OnionDiced
2clovesGarlicMinced
1/2JalapenoDeseeded and chopped
1tbspOlive Oil
2tspsCumin
1tspChili Powder
1/2tspSalt
1/4cupCilantroFinely chopped
1cupShredded CheeseCheddar or Pepper Jack
1packetTaco Mix
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Grease a 9″x13” casserole dish and set aside.
Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a spoon or melon baller, hollow out the center of each zucchini. Place them skin side down in the casserole dish.
Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-heat. Add the onions, garlic, and jalapeno, and cook for 1-2 minutes or until soft.
Add the corn and beans, salsa, and spices; cook for another 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat and mix in cilantro.
Spoon the filling inside of each zucchini until they are all full. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove foil ,sprinkle with cheese. Bake in the oven , uncovered for 5 minutes until cheese melts.
Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve with a side of Spanish rice.
Notes
Keyword dinner, farm to table, healthy, main course, Mexican, springtime, zucchini
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It’s so delicious, I’m having this for a third meal in a row, LOL.