When this month’s issue of Food Network magazine arrived, I was looking through it like I always do and saw a recipe for Tex Mex Stuffed Zucchini that looked really great. I decided to try them and they were delicious and very easy to make. These healthy veggie treats make for a great appetizer or side dish. The original recipe calls for Muenster cheese but I like cheddar better, so I used that. To see how I made them, keep reading.
Tex Mex Stuffed Zucchini
| Tex Mex Stuffed Zucchini | |
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchinis
- 2-3 tbsps. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 jalepeno pepper, minced plus slices for garnish (I only used a small amount of the minced pepper
- ½ tsp. chili powder
- 1 cup grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 (15 oz) can of chopped tomatoes, drained
- 3 tbsps. scallions, sliced thinly
- 3 tbsps. cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with nonstick foil. Cut 2 of the zucchinis in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and flesh, leaving the shell to about ¼ inch thick.
- Chop up the scooped out zucchini and add it to a bowl. With a box grater, grate the remaining whole zucchini and add it to the bowl with about ½ tsp. salt. Let stand for 10 minutes and then squeeze out all the liquid.
- In a large non stick skillet over medium high heat add the oil. Add the garlic, minced jalapenos, grated zucchini mixture, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 4-5 minutes. Set aside and let cool. When cooled completely stir in the cheese. Spoon into the zucchini haves. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake until cheese is melted, about 15-20 minutes.
- Combine the tomatoes, scallions and cilantro in a bowl. Mix well. Add to the top of the zucchini and then top with jalapeno slices. Serve and enjoy!
Katherines Corner says
July 27, 2014 at 9:48 pmwe have so many zucchini in our garden. I am making this!!! pinned too. xo
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Sandi says
July 30, 2014 at 12:34 pmThank you so much Katherine and I hope you have a great day! 🙂
Angela says
August 7, 2014 at 11:11 pmThanks so much for linking up at The Wednesday Roundup Link Party! I LOVEEEEEE stuffing zucchini and this recipe looks fabulous!! A great kick of heat from the jalapeño too! YUM!
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Sandi says
August 9, 2014 at 9:02 amHi Angela, thanks so much! I think you will really like it. Have a great weekend! 🙂
Shanice says
August 8, 2014 at 2:42 pmGreat recipe! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.
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Sandi says
August 10, 2014 at 9:06 amThanks so much for stopping by Shanice….I just dropped by your linky party and will be back again next week! Have a great day! 🙂
Miz Helen says
August 8, 2014 at 5:19 pmI love the Tex Mex for your Stuffed Zucchini, a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great day!
Come Back Soon!
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Sandi says
August 10, 2014 at 9:07 amThanks very much Miz Helen….I will see you again soon! Have a great day! 🙂
Marla says
August 9, 2014 at 11:35 amZucchini have been really good this year and we have loads of it. I am going to try this recipe maybe make change a few ingredients but still make it stuffed zucchini. Thanks Sandi for sharing on Real Food Fridays Blog Hop. Will pin and twit.
Sandi says
August 10, 2014 at 2:33 pmThanks so much Marla and have a great day! 🙂
Karly says
August 10, 2014 at 12:04 amThis is perfect for all of the summer zucchini! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
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Sandi says
August 10, 2014 at 2:33 pmThank you Karly and have a great day! 🙂
Cathy says
August 11, 2014 at 9:22 amThese look unbelievably good! I love the idea of stuffed vegetables! 🙂 Stopping by to say hello and hope that you are doing great!
Cathy
Sandi says
August 13, 2014 at 9:01 amThanks so much Cathy! The zucchini were quite good. I love anything with zucchini and it’s so healthy! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! 🙂
Angela says
August 14, 2014 at 9:45 pmCongrats on being featured this week on The Wednesday Roundup Link Party! As an extra perk of being featured, your post has also been pinned to our party pinterest board! Come on by and check it out. http://www.pinterest.com/anglemoine/the-wednesday-roundup-features/
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Sandi says
August 15, 2014 at 10:35 amThanks so much Angela!! Very honored! Have a great day! 🙂
Bri | Bites of Bri says
August 16, 2014 at 11:05 amThese look great! I love any kind of zucchini boats. Thanks for sharing!
Sandi says
August 18, 2014 at 9:07 amThank you very much Bri! Have a great day! 🙂
Karen says
August 16, 2014 at 7:45 pmThis looks amazing! I didn’t grow any zucchini this year, but this makes me want to go right out and buy some so I can give this a try. I’ve pinned it and look forward to trying it soon.
Thank you for sharing at Let’s Get Real!
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Sandi says
August 18, 2014 at 9:08 amThanks Karen…they were quite delicious! Have a great day! 🙂
Rebekah @survivingtoddlerhood says
August 17, 2014 at 2:21 pmThis looks delicious! It is zucchini season here, and I love it. We will be trying this recipe this week!
Thanks for sharing this with us in the Bloggers Brags PInterest Party! Come again soon!
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Sandi says
August 19, 2014 at 4:13 pmthanks very much Rebekah!! Have a great day! 🙂
Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle says
August 17, 2014 at 11:30 pmSandi, this looks amazing…with zucchini so abundant this time of year, I am always looking for new ways to use it. Thank you for sharing at Party in Your PJs.
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Sandi says
August 19, 2014 at 4:12 pmThanks so much Kim and have a great day! 🙂
Swathi says
August 18, 2014 at 11:50 amThis sounds delicious tex mex stuffed zucchini love it. thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop. pinning.
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Sandi says
August 19, 2014 at 4:16 pmThanks so much Swathi! I will be back again next week…have a great day! 🙂
Katerina says
August 25, 2014 at 1:05 pmWe stuff zucchinis in Greece but with minced beef and avgolemono. I love your tex mex stuffing! Thanks for coming and linking up at The Weekend Social. All posts get pinned on our pinterest board! Please be sure to come back next week starting Thursdays at 9PM EST on culinaryflavors.gr ! I hope to see you there!
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Sandi says
August 27, 2014 at 10:57 amthanks so much Katerina!! Have a great day and I will see you again ! 🙂
Michelle says
August 31, 2014 at 11:49 amTex Mex flavors are one of our favorite things. I’m a big fan of stuffing food into other food too. Don’t know why, but I’ve always liked that! Thank you for sharing this easy, delicious, and healthy stuffed zucchini, Sandi!
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Sandi says
September 1, 2014 at 11:51 amHi Michelle…thanks very much I love stuffed foods too! I hope you are having a great weekend! 🙂
Jennifer says
September 20, 2014 at 2:03 pmWow! a recipe that might just convince me to eat zucchini! Thanks for sharing.
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Sandi says
September 22, 2014 at 2:07 pmHi Jennifer…I think you will like it because the flavors are really good! Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂 Have a great day!