Squash Boats

Ingredients

  • 3 large squash or zucchini
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 bell pepper cored and diced
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
  2. Grease a 9×13” casserole dish and set aside.
  3. Slice each zucchini in half, lengthwise. Using a spoon, hollow out the center of each zucchini.
  4. Place them skin side down in the casserole dish.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, bell pepper, & garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until soft.
  6. Add the rice, corn, beans, salsa, & spices.
  7. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Turn off heat & mix in cilantro.
  8. Spoon the filling inside of each zucchini & sprinkle with cheese. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Add cilantro, jalapeno, sour cream, mushroom & Swiss chard stems to taste.

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