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Quinoa & Black Bean Enchilada Stuffed Zucchinis

This is a healthy and easy Quinoa & Black Bean Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini boat recipe with fresh corn and topped with melted cheese. Delicious and full of flavor, yet lighter on carbs and calories than a regular enchilada!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410
Author: Natalie

Ingredients

  • 4 zucchinis
  • 1/2 cup quinoa cooked per manufacturers instructions
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cloves of garlic grated or finely minced
  • 1 15-ounce can whole black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ear of corn cut fresh from the cob or 1 cup frozen, thawed corn
  • 1 10-ounce jar enchilada sauce (my favorite is Hatch Mild Red Enchilada Sauce)
  • 2 cups Mexican blend shredded cheese
  • Sour cream and avocado for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees with the tray in the middle rack. Preheat a medium size skillet over medium high heat.
  • Cut the zucchini's in half lengthwise, and scoop out the seeds with a melon baller or spoon. On a microwave safe plate or baking dish, microwave the scooped out zucchinis for 4 minutes over high heat, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork.
  • Chop the zucchini seeds and flesh you scooped out, and cook it in the pan with the onion and olive oil. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until all the water has evaporated from the zucchini, and the onion is translucent. About 6 minutes. Add in the garlic and cook 30 more seconds, then transfer the cooked zucchini and onion to a medium size bowl.
  • In the same medium size mixing bowl, combine the cooked zucchini and onion, cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, 1 cup shredded cheese, and about half the can of enchilada sauce. Stir to combine. You want the quinoa mixture to be evenly coated in the enchilada sauce, but not dripping or overly saturated.
  • Transfer the microwaved zucchinis to an oven safe baking dish. Mine fit in a 9x13 baking dish, but you may need 2 depending on the size of your zucchinis. Season the microwaved zucchinis with a pinch of salt and pepper, then evenly distribute the quinoa mixture inside. Top with remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the mixture is heated through. Serve warm with avocado slices and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 410 | Total Carbs: 43.7g | Protein: 25.8g | Fat: 15.8g | Fiber: 9.1g | Net Carbs: 35g