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Sausage, Corn and Black Bean Zucchini Boats

Tex-Mex style stuffed zucchini
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 medium large zucchini
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage
  • 2 cups black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 8 oz freshly grated extra sharp cheddar
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash zucchini, cut off ends and slice in half. Wrap in a clean towel and microwave for 1-2 minutes to soften. Scoop out about half of interior pulp, leaving a shell. Discard pulp, or chop and add to the filling ingredients. Salt shells and place upside down on paper towels to drain while you make the filling.
  • Brown the sausage in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles. Drain well on paper towels, reserving 1 Tbsp of grease in the pan. Add onions to the pan and cook until softened, about 5-6 minutes. Add sausage back to the pan along with tomato sauce, beans and corn. Season with taco seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place zucchini boats in a greased casserole dish and fill with sausage, corn and bean mixture. Sprinkle boats with cheese. At this point dish can be covered and refrigerated until baking later.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes or until hot, time will depend on temperature of dish before baking.
  • Serve as is or on a bed of rice
  • Plan on 1-2 boats per serving

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