I love this meal because:

• it’s delicious – savory and so good 
• it’s healthy – made with fresh ingredients 
• it’s fast – ready in about 30 minutes 
• it’s a one pan wonder – made in one pan makes for less dishes and that makes a happy momma! 

This Mediterranean dish is versatile and if you prefer, you can leave out the ground beef for a delicious vegetarian dish.
I use zucchini or just whatever squash I have on hand. Enjoy the recipe!

~Rachel Ballinger ☕️💕

“A lot of living happens in the kitchen.”   ~Rachel 

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Zucchini and Black Bean Beef Skillet

Zucchini and Black Bean Skillet is an easy dinner to throw together that is delicious and healthy. Ground beef with rice, beans, and zucchini and tied together with tomatoes and seasonings make it a one pot wonder that your whole family will love.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword Black Bean, Ground Beef, Main Course, Rice, Zucchini

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 10 Servings

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 4 small zucchini quartered lengthwise and diced
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 bell pepper diced
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cans 15 oz each Black Beans, drained & rinsed or 3 cups
• 1 can 28 oz Petite Diced Tomatoes, undrained
• 3 cups cooked white rice
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

• Add ground beef, onion, and bell pepper to a large 13” skillet over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté until ground beef is browned.
• Add zucchini and oregano and let simmer for a couple minutes.
• Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, and rice. Stir well and let cook until zucchini is soft.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
• Turn off heat and sprinkle with cheese.
• Serve and enjoy!

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Zucchini Fritters

Course Side Dish

Keyword Side Dish, Zucchini

Servings 8 Fritters

Author Rachel Ballinger

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Oil for cooking

Instructions

• Grate unpeeled zucchini on a box grater, on the side with larger holes.
• Transfer zucchini into a mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Preheat a skillet over medium low heat. Add some oil to pan. Scoop out even amounts of zucchini mixture and place into the skillet, gently pressing down to flatten into patties. 
Cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until nicely browned. Try to only flip once so there is less chance of them breaking apart.

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