"By quickly broiling the zucchini first, you can ensure all the pieces will be evenly cooked once they get baked with the tomato sauce...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 pounds zucchini
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Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 red or green jalapeno, finely diced, seeded if desired
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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One 14.5-ounce can no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes
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1/3 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
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2 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro