Healthy Lifestyle Diets Healthy Vegetarian Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes Healthy Vegetarian Recipes For Two Stuffed Zucchini with Black Beans, Corn and Poblano Pepper 5.0 (1) 1 Review Who says vegetables have to be boring? Spice up your dinner with this stuffed zucchini recipe with Poblano pepper, black beans, and corn. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 21, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 20 mins Total Time: 50 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Nutrition Profile: Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging High Fiber Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 medium zucchini (about 8 ounces each) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 fresh poblano chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped (see Tip) ¼ cup finely chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup whole corn kernels 1 small tomato, chopped ⅓ cup canned no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces) 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Trim ends of zucchini; cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller or a small measuring spoon, scoop out and discard pulp, leaving 1/4-inch-thick shells. Place zucchini shells, cut sides up, in a shallow baking pan. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chile pepper and onion. Cook about 6 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute more. Stir in corn, tomato and black beans. Cook about 2 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup of the cheese and the cilantro. Using a small spoon, divide bean mixture evenly among zucchini halves, packing filling lightly and mounding as needed. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 20 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Tips Tip: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 243 Calories 9g Fat 31g Carbs 15g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 243 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 31g 11% Dietary Fiber 6g 21% Total Sugars 6g Protein 15g 30% Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 20mg 7% Sodium 274mg 12% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved