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    Home » Recipes » Dinner » Spicy Black Beans and Zucchini

    Spicy Black Beans and Zucchini

    Updated: Aug 17, 2023 by Veronica Noone · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

    spicy black beans pin

    I LOVE taco night, it’s one of my all time favorites. However, I never know what to make for a side dish. I mean beans are good but they are a little bland all by themselves.

    So with my spice cabinet and a leftover zucchini in hand I whipped this up. You could use it as a side dish, as the taco “meat”, or my favorite, filling for a quesadilla. I’ve made 2 since Friday with the leftovers!

    Ingredients

    • Thick slice of sweet onion diced
    • Small zucchini diced
    • Salt & Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon curry powder
    • 1 can of black beans drained and rinsed
    • 2 tablespoon salsa
    • Non-stick cooking spray

    Instructions

    Spray an medium pot with non-stick cooking spray and warm over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.

    Add the zucchini and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Cook for a few minutes then spinkle with the spices. Stir in the beans and salsa.

    Lower the heat and stir occasional until ready to serve.

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    Spicy Black Beans and Zucchini

    A perfect combination of spice and veggies, this dish of black beans and zucchini will impress your taste buds. Check out the recipe now.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 6 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 11 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 cups
    Calories 94 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • Thick slice of sweet onion diced
    • Small zucchini diced
    • Salt & Pepper
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon curry powder
    • 1 can of black beans drained and rinsed
    • 2 tablespoon salsa
    • Non-stick cooking spray

    Instructions
     

    • Spray an medium pot with non-stick cooking spray and warm over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.
      Thick slice of sweet onion diced, Non-stick cooking spray
    • Add the zucchini and sprinkle with salt & pepper. Cook for a few minutes then spinkle with the spices. Stir in the beans and salsa.
      Small zucchini diced, Salt & Pepper, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon curry powder, 1 can of black beans drained and rinsed, 2 tablespoon salsa
    • Lower the heat and stir occasional until ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 94kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 6gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 74mgPotassium: 342mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 255IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword black bean, Zucchini
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    1. Carolyne

      April 11, 2011 at 8:31 pm

      This was AWESOME! I didnt have chili powder so I used chili paste and hot salsa and it worked just as well. Tasted really good as a side along with baked plantains and mexican chicken! Thanks Roni!

      Reply
    2. Amy

      June 09, 2010 at 7:22 pm

      Made this tonight. I loved them. Very yummy. Not sure what the hubby thought, but he had some, too.

      Reply
    3. Sally

      November 18, 2009 at 6:11 pm

      Im making this right now and i totally didnt read the recipe and added a can of corn.. Lets see how it turns out lol

      Reply
    4. Christy

      April 15, 2008 at 12:51 pm

      Holy cow! So good. I am on the Core Program and this fits in perfectly. I spent the points on tortillas and made quesadillas. With some fat free cheese and fat free sour cream it is a great 2-3 points.

      Reply
    5. Rebecca

      April 14, 2008 at 4:59 pm

      I made this last week to have with fajitas. I really liked it. My family didn't even try it(they are bad). I had it as a side that night and then a few days later I made one of your quesadillas. Tonight I am going to mix it with a little spaghetti squash. I think if I make it again I will leave out the curry.

      Reply
    6. Dawne

      March 05, 2008 at 6:19 pm

      Made this tonight and it was mmmmm good! Very tasty and totally satisfying. A ton of veggies!!

      Reply
    7. Michelle

      March 04, 2008 at 11:03 pm

      Another winner in my book 🙂 Added some spinach and made some ww tortilla chips. Yum!

      Reply
    8. Bessie

      February 13, 2008 at 10:04 pm

      GREAT recipe! I loved this concoction (is that how you spell it?)!!! I can't wait to try it over rice or in a pita like other suggested. yummy! Keep up the wonderful work Roni!

      Reply
    9. jackie

      February 04, 2008 at 9:18 am

      I made this over the weekend. it was so good!

      Reply
    10. Laura N

      February 01, 2008 at 1:24 pm

      This recipe is awesome. Really quick and easy and very delicious. I had it in a low carb wheat wrap with a touch of ff sour cream. I can't wait to eat more for dinner tonight.

      Reply
    11. Catherine

      January 28, 2008 at 12:17 pm

      I made this recipe and let me say it completely rocked. I put it in a weight watchers pita. Let me saw it was delicious and filling! A real ten in my book:0)

      Reply
    12. Lori

      January 27, 2008 at 11:33 am

      I made this for lunch yesterday and had it in a quesadilla. It was excellent. I have some leftover and I thought I would add a little more salsa and have it over rice today. If you have not tried this - you should. It is excellent!

      Reply
    13. jamie

      January 21, 2008 at 8:50 am

      Thanks for the Great idea!!! I love taco night too.. Its always easy when your in need of a quick dinner.

      Reply
    14. Dev

      January 21, 2008 at 12:01 am

      I love black beans! This sounds delicous ~ I'll have to keep this in mind for a future meal.

      Reply

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