Pinto Bean Zucchini Boats Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 large zucchini
8 cups water
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 tbsp olive oil
1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (11 oz) mexicorn, drained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 tsp dried cilantro flakes
1/2 tsp ground cumin
3 oz gouda cheese, shredded
1/2 cup chopped tomato

Directions:

Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving a 3/8-in. shell. Chop pulp and set aside. In a Dutch oven, bring water and salt to a boil. Add zucchini shells; cook for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, saute the onion and zucchini pulp in oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the beans, corn, tomato sauce, chili sauce, cilantro and cumin. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese; cover and cook for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Spoon into zucchini shells; sprinkle with tomato. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	175.68 Kcal (736 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.37g	14%
Cholesterol	24.24mg	8%
Sodium	1363.78mg	57%
Potassium	351.57mg	7%
Total Carbs	14.02g	5%
Sugars	6.51g	26%
Dietary Fiber	3g	12%
Protein	7.93g	16%
Vitamin C	16.1mg	27%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	222mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	28.59 Kcal (120 kJ)
Calories from fat	13.72 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.52g	14%
Cholesterol	3.94mg	8%
Sodium	221.96mg	57%
Potassium	57.22mg	7%
Total Carbs	2.28g	5%
Sugars	1.06g	26%
Dietary Fiber	0.49g	12%
Protein	1.29g	16%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	27%
Iron	0.1mg	5%
Calcium	36.1mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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