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Zucchini Stuffed with Refried Beans and Rice

Zucchini halves are hollowed and filled with a mixture of the scooped flesh, onion, rice, refried beans and salsa, then baked until tender. A cheap, hearty supper that works as a main or a side.

  • YieldServes 3 as a main course, 6 as a side
  • Hands-on25 min
  • Total1 h 4 min
  • Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 680 gzucchini, 3 large, trimmed and halved lengthwise
  • 1 tbspextra-virgin olive oil
  • 80 gonion, chopped
  • 2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
  • ¼ tspsalt, or to taste
  • to tasteblack pepper, freshly ground
  • 160 gwhite or brown rice, 1 cup, cooked
  • 250 gvegetarian refried pinto beans, about 1 cup
  • 120 mlmild or medium salsa
  • 1 tspground cumin, or to taste

Diet

  • Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
  • Vegan

Contains

  • Legumes (any)
  • Common beans (kidney, black, pinto, navy...)
  • Rice
  • Olive
  • Citrus fruits (any)
  • Lime
  • Nightshades (any)
  • Tomato
  • Chili peppers
  • Onion family (any)
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Zucchini
  • Cilantro / coriander
  • Black and white pepper
  • Cumin

Taste

  • Heat
  • Sweet
  • Sour / bright
  • Salty
  • Umami / savory
  • Richness / fat
  • Herbal / fresh
  • Aromatic spice

Texture

  • Tender-braised

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Season

  • Summer

Occasion

  • Weeknight

Effort

  • 20–45 min active
  • 1–3 hours total
  • Difficulty 2
  • Make-ahead friendly
  • Kid-friendly

Nutrition

  • Calories: moderate
  • Protein: high
  • Carbs: high
  • Fat: low
  • Fiber: high
  • Sodium: moderate

Budget

  • Budget: low

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