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Zucchini and Black Beans With Chipotle Peppers

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Zucchini and Black Beans With Chipotle Peppers
  • Prep Time:20 min
  • Cook Time:40 min
  • Serves:6
 

Add a touch of Latin flair to your Thansgiving meal with this zucchini, black bean and chipotle pepper dish topped with Chihuahua cheese.

Recipe courtesy of Butterball

 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2/3 cup chopped red onions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 5 cups sliced and quartered zucchini (about 4 medium)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 tablespoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2/3 cup mild or medium chunky salsa
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Chihuahua cheese*

Preparation

  • 1
    Heat olive oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, chili powder and cumin.
  • 2
    Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until onions turn golden. Stir in zucchini, beans and chipotle peppers. Cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 3
    Reduce heat to medium-low; cover. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, or until zucchini is tender. Stir in salsa. Heat 1 minute longer.
  • 4
    Spoon mixture into serving dish. Sprinkle with cheese.

Additional Info

*Can substitute the same amount of shredded Pepper Jack cheese.

 
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