tex-mex stuffed zucchini
A nice side or part of an appetizer plate.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
yield
2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 - jalapeno pepper, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 cup monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, shredded
- 1 large tomato, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- - sliced pickled jalapenos, for topping (optional)
How To Make tex-mex stuffed zucchini
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Step 1Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.
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Step 2Halve 2 zucchini lengthwise; scoop out the seeds, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell. Chop the scooped-out zucchini flesh and transfer to a bowl.
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Step 3Grate the remaining whole zucchini on the large holes of a box grater; add to the bowl along with 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside 10 minutes, then squeeze out the liquid.
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Step 4Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, minced jalapeno, chile powder and grated zucchini mixture; cook until tender, 4 minutes. Let cool, then stir in the cheese.
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Step 5Spoon into the zucchini halves. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake until bubbling, 20 minutes.
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Step 6Combine the tomato, green onions and cilantro in a small bowl. Spoon over the zucchini, then top with pickled jalapenos, if using.
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Step 7Serve.
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Culture:
Mexican
Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Vegetable Appetizers
Ingredient:
Vegetable
Method:
Bake
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