" < slenderkitchen.com Let's Make Fajita Stuffed Zucchini with Pinto Beans See Recipe These easy to make zucchini boats are stuffed with pinto beans, peppers, onions, fajita seasoning, and melted cheese! A delicious plant based meal. Ingredients
- 4 zucchini
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 20 oz. canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp fajita seasoning (more to taste)
- 1 cup part skim mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Step 1Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the pinto beans, onion, peppers. Cook until the veggies are tender, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in the spices and cook for 1-2 more minutes. See RecipeStep 2Meanwhile, cut the zucchini in half and scoop out some of the center using a spoon or melon baller to create the “boat.” Place in a baking dish or pan sprayed with cooking spray. See RecipeStep 3Fill the boats with the bean fajita mixture. Top each with cheese. See RecipeStep 4Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbling and the zucchini is tender. Serve sprinkled with cilantro, if using. See Recipe For more Stress-Free Healthy Recipes visit Slender Kitchen