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Mexican Zucchini Burrito Boats
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16 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 50MINS

Mexican Zucchini Burrito Boats

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Mexican zucchini burrito boats, colorful lunch and easy Cinco de Mayo recipe idea!
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Simple. Tasty. Good.
Hi, I'm June and I love food! I want to share that love and my most favorite home recipes with all of you.
http://www.junedarville.com/
Mexican zucchini burrito boats, colorful lunch and easy Cinco de Mayo recipe idea!
50MINS
Total Time
$0.93
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Zucchini
1
Small Zucchini
Canned Black Beans
3 Tbsp
Canned Black Beans, rinsed, drained
White Rice
1 Tbsp
White Rice
3 Tbsp cooked rice per 2 servings
Cherry Tomato
2
Cherry Tomatoes, chopped
Green Bell Pepper
3 Tbsp
Onion
2 Tbsp
Onions, chopped
Garlic Powder
to taste
McCormick® Garlic Powder
Ground Cumin
to taste
Ground Cumin
Corn Kernels
2 Tbsp
Corn Kernels
Garam Masala
to taste
Chili Powder
to taste
Chili Powder
Fresh Cilantro
3 Tbsp
Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Tomato Paste
1 tsp
Tomato Paste
Olive Oil
1 Tbsp
Salt
to taste
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
205
Fat
12.3 g
Protein
7.5 g
Carbs
17.9 g
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Hi, I'm June and I love food! I want to share that love and my most favorite home recipes with all of you.
http://www.junedarville.com/
Cooking InstructionsHide images
step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
step 2
Slice the Zucchini (1) in half lengthwise. Remove the softer inside of the zucchini using a teaspoon.
step 2 Slice the Zucchini (1) in half lengthwise. Remove the softer inside of the zucchini using a teaspoon.
step 3
Pour the Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a small frying pan and add the Tomato Paste (1 tsp).
step 3 Pour the Olive Oil (1 Tbsp) in a small frying pan and add the Tomato Paste (1 tsp).
step 4
Place the pan over high heat. Once the paste starts to sizzle, add 3 tablespoons of water.
step 4 Place the pan over high heat. Once the paste starts to sizzle, add 3 tablespoons of water.
step 5
Stir well and let the tomato paste reduce. Then take the pan off the heat and add the Canned Black Beans (3 Tbsp), Green Bell Peppers (3 Tbsp), Cherry Tomatoes (2), Corn Kernels (2 Tbsp), Onions (2 Tbsp) and cooked White Rice (1 Tbsp).
step 5 Stir well and let the tomato paste reduce. Then take the pan off the heat and add the Canned Black Beans (3 Tbsp), Green Bell Peppers (3 Tbsp), Cherry Tomatoes (2), Corn Kernels (2 Tbsp), Onions (2 Tbsp) and cooked White Rice (1 Tbsp).
step 6
Stir well and season with a pinch of the McCormick® Garlic Powder (to taste), Ground Cumin (to taste), Garam Masala (to taste), Chili Powder (to taste) and Salt (to taste). Add the Fresh Cilantro (3 Tbsp) as well.
step 6 Stir well and season with a pinch of the McCormick® Garlic Powder (to taste), Ground Cumin (to taste), Garam Masala (to taste), Chili Powder (to taste) and Salt (to taste). Add the Fresh Cilantro (3 Tbsp) as well.
step 7
Stir this mixture well and check the seasoning. Add extra spices to taste if necessary. Fill the zucchini with this mixture and sprinkle with the Cheddar Cheese (1/4 cup).
step 7 Stir this mixture well and check the seasoning. Add extra spices to taste if necessary. Fill the zucchini with this mixture and sprinkle with the Cheddar Cheese (1/4 cup).
step 8
Place the zucchini on a baking tray and cover with tinfoil. Bake the zucchini in a preheated oven at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 20 minutes.
step 9
Then remove the tinfoil and bake the zucchini for 5 more minutes until the cheese has nicely melted. Remove the zucchini from the hot oven, serve and enjoy!
step 9 Then remove the tinfoil and bake the zucchini for 5 more minutes until the cheese has nicely melted. Remove the zucchini from the hot oven, serve and enjoy!
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Beans & Legumes
Appetizers
American
Budget-Friendly
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Cinco de Mayo
Shellfish-Free
Kid-Friendly
Dinner
Vegetarian
Side Dish
Mexican
Summer
Vegetables
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