Black Bean & Hominy Succotash with Barbecued Portobello Mushrooms


INGREDIENTS


2 tablespoons canola oil
6 large portobello mushroom caps, gills removed (see Tip)
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
1 small red bell pepper, cut into quarters
2 ears of corn, husked
1/4 cup cider vinegar
2 teaspoons light brown sugar
1 teaspoon smoked or hot paprika
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
1 15-ounce can hominy, (see Shopping Tip), rinsed
1 10-ounce package frozen baby lima beans, cooked according to package directions
6 teaspoons prepared barbecue sauce
6 teaspoons toasted salted pepitas, (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1.Preheat grill to medium-high.
2.Brush tops of mushrooms caps and both sides of zucchini and bell pepper with oil. Grill along with corn, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes for the mushrooms, zucchini and bell pepper and 8 to 10 minutes for the corn.
3.Whisk vinegar, brown sugar, paprika and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large skillet. Add the grilled mushroom caps and turn to coat. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the mushrooms to a cutting board.
4.Meanwhile, cut corn kernels off the cobs and cut the zucchini and bell peppers into 3/4-inch pieces. Add to the marinade in the pan along with black beans, hominy, lima beans and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Return the pan to medium heat and cook, stirring, until the succotash is heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.
5.Slice the mushroom caps and serve on top of the succotash. Garnish with a dollop of barbecue sauce and pepitas (if using).