Appetizer

Crispy Masa Cups with Charred Zucchini Purée, Black Bean Sauce & Crispy Shallot Oil

Name: Crispy Masa Cups with Charred Zucchini Purée, Black Bean Sauce & Crispy Shallot Oil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 28 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 200g masa harina (corn flour for tamales); ½ cup warm water, plus more as needed; 2 tbsp olive oil; ½ tsp sea salt; 400g zucchini, coarsely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced, divided; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 cup cooked black beans (or canned, drained); ½ cup vegetable broth; ½ tsp ground coriander; ¼ tsp chipotle powder; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced into rings; 1 cup neutral oil, for frying; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; sea salt & black pepper to taste

Edible vessels of golden, crispy masa hold a sumptuous layered filling: silky charred zucchini purée with garlic and cumin, beneath that a glossy black bean sauce with chile undertones. Crowned with shallot strings and a drizzle of herbaceous oil, they're elegant yet deeply flavorful.

560cal per serving 14gprotein 53gcarbs 34gfat 15min prep 28min cook 6serves

✓ Macros from a nutrition database · per serving · developed by The Delicious Kitchen with AI assistance, not independently kitchen-tested · how we calculate this