PINTO BEAN ZUCCHINI BOATS

Pinto Bean Zucchini Boats image

Zucchini shells take center stage when filled with vegetables, beans and sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 large zucchini
8 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon dried cilantro flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 ounces Gouda cheese, shredded
1/2 cup chopped tomato

Steps:

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Chop pulp and set aside. In a Dutch oven, bring water and salt to a boil. Add zucchini shells; cook until crisp-tender, 5-8 minutes. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute the onion and zucchini pulp in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the beans, corn, tomato sauce, chili sauce, cilantro and cumin. Cook over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Spoon into zucchini shells; sprinkle with tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 1310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 17g protein.