Best Rio Grande Black Beans Zucchini Recipes

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TEX MEX RICE AND BEANS WITH ZUCCHINI



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This Tex Mex Rice and Beans with Zucchini is a delicious meat-free side that's packed with summer veggies, beans, and tons of flavor. Serve this zucchini black bean and rice skillet with the protein of your choice for a flavor-packed, nutrient-dense meal in under an hour!

Provided by Olena Osipov

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup brown rice (I used jasmine*)
1 large onion (finely chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp coconut or avocado oil
2 tsp taco seasoning
2 tsp cumin (ground)
1 tsp coriander (ground)
1 1/2 tsp salt (more or less to taste)
Ground black pepper (to taste)
3 medium zucchini (cut in half moon shapes)
2 cups corn (frozen or canned)
14 oz can black beans (rinsed & drained (I cook my own))
14 oz can diced tomatoes
Cilantro (green onions, tortilla chips, cheese, optional and to taste)

Steps:

  • Cook brown rice as per package instructions. Personally, I like to cook it 1 cup rice : 1.5 cups water ratio, and for 30 minutes. This way rice comes out al dente and fluffy. The secret is not to peek inside, do not open the lid. While rice is cooking, prepare other ingredients and start cooking about half way rice is done.
  • Preheat large Dutch oven or soup pot on medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add taco seasoning, cumin, coriander, salt and pepper, and cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
  • Add zucchini and cook for 3-5 minutes for al dente version or longer if you like your vegetables very soft. Add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and fluffed with a fork previously cooked rice. Stir gently, turn off the heat and adjust seasoning and toppings to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 kcal, Sugar 5 g, Sodium 517 mg, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

PENNE WITH VEGGIES AND BLACK BEANS



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Chock-full of zucchini, tomatoes, sweet pepper and carrots, this hearty pasta dish puts your garden harvest to good use. For variety, I sometimes add one-half cup of salsa or one-half cup of thickened teriyaki sauce. -Vickie Spoerle, Indianapolis, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup uncooked penne pasta
1/3 cup sliced zucchini
1/3 cup sliced fresh carrot
4 medium fresh mushrooms, sliced
1/2 small green pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon each dried basil, oregano and thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped seeded tomato
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, saute the zucchini, carrot, mushrooms, green pepper, onion, garlic and seasonings in 1 teaspoon oil until crisp-tender. Stir in the beans., Drain pasta; add to vegetable mixture. Add tomato and remaining olive oil; toss gently. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 643mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

RIO GRANDE BLACK BEANS & ZUCCHINI



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This is a favorite side dish that I like to serve with grilled chicken or pork chops. You can also add a can of niblet corn to this.

Provided by Melissa Spangler

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
2 zucchini, sliced
1 (4 ounce) can black olives, sliced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Saute onions & bell peppers in oil until tender.
  • Add Rotel tomatoes, mix well and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add black beans, zucchini and remaining ingredients, mix well and cook for about 15-20 minutes on low heat.
  • Top with shredded cheddar or monterrey jack cheese if desired.

SEARED ZUCCHINI WITH CRISPY PARMESAN AND BLACK PEPPER



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This summery side dish is inspired by the flavors of cacio e pepe, Rome's beloved pasta dish. Zucchini or summer squash is seared in a very hot pan until golden, and while it cooks, coarsely ground black pepper is separately toasted and butter is added to brown. (Be sure to salt your zucchini just before you add it to the hot pan - not sooner - as they can release water and become mushy if salted and left to sit.) If you can, take the time to grate your own Parmesan for a lighter, almost pillowy-like consistency that melts into the butter and forms chewy-like nuggets of cheese. (This will not be a smooth, emulsified sauce.) Like many good summer dishes, this one is finished with torn basil. Serve with a side of grilled sausages or pearled couscous tossed with pesto. A tumbler of rosé would make this dinner worthy of eating outside on the back porch, dish in lap.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, weekday, vegetables, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds baby zucchini or summer squash (or use regular zucchini on the smaller side), ends trimmed and halved lengthwise
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese
1/4 cup torn basil or mint leaves, or a combination
Flaky sea salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high for 2 minutes. (This will help you get a good sear.) Heat the oil, and when it shimmers, salt the zucchini and add it cut-side down in one layer (you will need to do this in two batches), and cook, undisturbed, until it begins to turn golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook 2 to 3 minutes more on the other side. Remove from the pan and set aside on a serving plate; repeat with remaining zucchini.
  • While the second batch cooks, add the pepper to a small saucepan and toast over medium heat until it becomes fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the butter (it will quickly foam), and stir until the butter melts and the foam subsides. Remove from heat. Quickly add the grated cheese and stir vigorously to prevent the cheese from sticking to the bottom of the pan. It will melt in spots, it will crisp in spots and it will form frico-like clumps.These are all good things!
  • Spoon the butter over the seared zucchini, making sure to catch all the black pepper and fried cheese bits, and shower with the herbs. Season with flaky salt, if you please.

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