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Tex-Mex Zucchini Bake

A delightful fusion dish that combines the flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine with zucchini, black beans, corn, and cheese for a healthy, veggie-packed meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegetable Layer
  • 3 medium zucchinis, sliced into thin rounds
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Cheese Blend
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Spices & Oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
  2. Lightly grease a medium baking dish with olive oil.
Cooking
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until warmed and slightly softened.
  3. Layer half of the zucchini rounds at the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
  4. Spread half of the sautéed vegetable mixture over the zucchini and sprinkle half of the cheddar or Mexican blend cheese and half of the mozzarella cheese.
  5. Repeat the layering with the remaining zucchini, vegetable mixture, and cheeses.
  6. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Serving
  1. Allow the bake to cool slightly. Top with freshly chopped cilantro before serving warm.

Notes

For extra heat, add finely chopped jalapeños or red pepper flakes before serving. Incorporate other veggies like bell peppers or spinach for added nutrition.