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Southwestern Zucchini Noodle Bowls
This easy and healthy zucchini recipe is perfect for summertime and a great meal prep recipe. Prep all of the ingredients and keep them in the fridge so you can make the zucchini noodle bowls all week!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 528 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the bowls:
- 2 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 ear corn
- 14 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup queso fresco
- cilantro lime vinaigrette
- cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- To char the corn:Heat a griddle pan or grill to high medium-high heat. Rub the corn with olive oil and chargrill for 7-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender. Remove and let cool. Use a sharp knife to remove the corn kernels.
- To assemble the zucchini noodle bowls:Add the zucchini noodles to a large bowl or individual bowls. Top with charred corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, avocado slices, queso fresco. Drizzle with cilantro lime vinaigrette and toss. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
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Notes
- If you don't want to char the corn, you can cut the corn off the cob and eat it raw. If you can't find good fresh corn, you can use defrosted frozen corn.
- If you don't want to char the corn, you can cut the corn off the cob and eat it raw. If you can't find good fresh corn, you can use defrosted frozen corn.
Nutrition Information
Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.