Best Stuffed Zucchini With Corn Black Beans And Chipotle Chiles Recipes

TEX-MEX STUFFED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil. Halve 2 zucchini lengthwise; scoop out the seeds, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh and transfer to a bowl. Grate the remaining whole zucchini on the large holes of a box grater; add to the bowl along with 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside 10 minutes, then squeeze out the liquid.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, minced jalapeno, chile powder and grated zucchini mixture; cook until tender, 4 minutes. Let cool, then stir in the cheese. Spoon into the zucchini halves. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake until bubbling, 20 minutes.
• Combine the tomato, scallions and cilantro in a small bowl. Spoon over the zucchini, then top with pickled jalapenos.

STUFFED POBLANOS IN CHIPOTLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°F. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, rub poblanos with 2 teaspoons oil. Roast until slightly blackened and softened, 15 to 20 minutes, turning once. Remove from oven. When cool enough to handle, remove skins with paper towels. Use a paring knife to make a small slit in each chile, then carefully remove seeds (and discard), keeping stem end intact.
• In a blender, combine chipotle, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 cup water; season with pepper. Blend until smooth. Add cilantro, and pulse once to combine.
• In a small saucepan, bring 2/3 cup water to a boil. Add quinoa; return to a boil. Stir once, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until quinoa is tender but still chewy and has absorbed all liquid, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt; season with pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes. Add corn and beans, and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup cheese and the quinoa.
• Spread chipotle mixture evenly in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Stuff peppers with filling, dividing evenly, and arrange in dish; dot with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven, and let cool in pan 10 minutes before serving.
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 324
• Saturated Fat: 3.2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4.7g
• Cholesterol: 12.6mg
• Carbohydrates: 49.5g
• Protein: 14.4g
• Sodium: 910mg
• Fiber: 9.4g

ZUCCHINI STUFFED WITH CORN AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Blanch squash in boiling salted water for 5 minutes.
• Place under cold water and drain.
• Halve and scoop out the seeds, forming a hollow boat.
• Coarsely puree the corn, chives and ricotta cheese in a food processor and season with cayenne, salt and pepper.
• Fill the squash halves with the mixture, mounding slightly.
• Cover with the grated cheese.
• Place in a buttered casserole and bake, covered, in a preheated 350 degree F.
• oven for 15 minutes.
• Uncover and bake 20 minutes more or longer until the squash is tender and the topping is browned.
• Serve topped with fresh cilantro.