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Tex-Mex Stuffed Zucchini

Here's how you make Tex-Mex Stuffed Zucchini
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: W0m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 medium zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, chipotle recommended
  • 1 cup Monterey pepper- jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 large tomato, seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onions
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sliced pickled jalapeños, for topping (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F and line a baking sheet with foil.

  • Step 2: Halve 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.

  • Step 3: Grate 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.

  • Step 4: Heat 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.

  • Step 5: Spoon into the zucchini halves. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake until bubbling, 20 minutes.

  • Step 6: Garnish with pickled jalapeño slice, if desired.

  • Step 7: Serve.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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