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4 LARGE ZUCCHINI
1 15 OUNCE CAN BLACK BEANS
1 CUP COOKED BROWN RICE
1 CUP SALSA
1 RED BELL PEPPER, CORED AND DICED
½ RED ONION, DICE
½ CUP CORN KERNELS
1 JALAPENO or POBLANO, CORED AND DICED
1 TBSP + 1 TSP OLIVE OIL
2 TSP CUMIN
1 TSP CHILI POWDER
½ CUP FRESH CILANTRO, FINELY CHOPPED
1 CUP SHREDDED CHEDDAR/MONTEREY JACK CHEESE
STEP 1:
Preheat oven to 400F – grease a 9 X13 casserole dish and set aside.
STEP 2:
Slice each zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller or metal teaspoon, hollow out the center of each zucchini. Lightly brush the tops with one teaspoon of olive oil then place them skin side down in casserole dish.
STEP 3:
Warm TBSP of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and peppers, cook for 2-3 minutes. Add rice, corn, beans, and salsa, chili and cumin. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
STEP 4:
Stir ¼ cup of the cilantro and salt to taste to the filling. Spoon the filling inside each of the zucchini until they are full. Sprinkle each one with cheese then arrange in dish, cover with foil.
STEP 5:
Bake in the oven for 25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes, then top with fresh cilantro and serve.
Servings:4
Nutrition per Serving: Calories 427, Total Fat 3g, Carbs 83g, Protein 22g, Fiber 16g, Sugars 8g
Lindsay Brin holds a degree in Exercise Science and has over 20 years of experience helping women, especially women over 40, build strength and redefine what fitness means for life. She has certified Pilates instructors and CPTs across the U.S. and developed a fitness course accredited by National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and American Council on Exercise (ACE).
But her most transformative learning came after 40, when she began experiencing perimenopause. Lindsay immersed herself in the science of aging, hormones, walking, HIIT, and strength training—ultimately developing a method that works with your body, not against it.
This is now the foundation of Moms Into Fitness, which has helped over 85,000 women rebuild strength, renew energy, and create lasting results.
