STUFFED ZUCCHINI BITES WITH BLACK BEANS AND CORN

Stuffed Zucchini Bites with Black Beans and Corn image

Provided by Jaymee Sire

Categories appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

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1 pound zucchini, sliced crosswise into 1 1/2- to 2-inch rounds
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 scallions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ear corn, kernels removed
Grated Cotija, for garnish

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Using a melon baller, carefully scoop out a little spot in the center of each zucchini round for the filling to sit, making sure to leave about a 1/2-inch "floor" at the bottom. Put the scooped zucchini centers on a cutting board, season with salt and pepper and chop.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add the beans, corn and chopped zucchini centers. Cook, stirring frequently, until the zucchini begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stuff the zucchini cups with the filling and bake on a rimmed baking sheet until the zucchini is cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Top with grated Cotija and serve.