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Stuffed Zucchini with Pinto Beans and Cheddar Recipe

Stuffed Zucchini with Pinto Beans and Cheddar recipe

Stashcook

This is a yummy dish with zucchini boats filled with pinto beans, cheese, and a tasty salsa. It's baked until the cheese melts. We also make a fresh salad with lettuce, corn, and a special dressing.

Ingredients

4 medium zucchini squash
2 x (15 oz) cans pinto beans
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
2 red bell peppers
1/4 cup Italian dressing
2 cups salsa
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 x (5 oz) pkg romaine lettuce mix
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Method

1
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
2
Wash and dry the zucchini. Cut them in half lengthwise and scoop out the insides to create boats. Chop the scooped flesh and set aside.
3
Place the zucchini boats on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 5-7 minutes until they start to soften.
4
In a bowl, mix the chopped zucchini flesh, drained and rinsed pinto beans, salsa, cumin, and a pinch of salt.
5
Take the zucchini boats out of the oven. Fill them with the bean mixture and top with cheddar cheese.
6
Bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7
While the zucchini boats are baking, prepare the salad. Dice the red bell peppers and mix with the thawed corn and romaine lettuce mix in a large bowl.
8
Right before serving, toss the salad with Italian dressing.
9
Serve the baked zucchini boats alongside the fresh salad.