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!
we have so many zucchini in our garden. I am making this!!! pinned too. xo
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Thank you so much Katherine and I hope you have a great day! 🙂
Thanks 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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Hi Angela, thanks so much! I think you will really like it. Have a great weekend! 🙂
Great 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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I 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!
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Zucchini 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.
Thanks so much Marla and have a great day! 🙂
This is perfect for all of the summer zucchini! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
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These look unbelievably good! I love the idea of stuffed vegetables! 🙂 Stopping by to say hello and hope that you are doing great!
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Thanks 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! 🙂
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These look great! I love any kind of zucchini boats. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you very much Bri! Have a great day! 🙂
This 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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Thanks Karen…they were quite delicious! Have a great day! 🙂
This looks delicious! It is zucchini season here, and I love it. We will be trying this recipe this week!
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Sandi, 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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This sounds delicious tex mex stuffed zucchini love it. thanks for sharing with Hearth and Soul blog hop. pinning.
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We 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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Tex 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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Hi Michelle…thanks very much I love stuffed foods too! I hope you are having a great weekend! 🙂
Wow! a recipe that might just convince me to eat zucchini! Thanks for sharing.
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Hi Jennifer…I think you will like it because the flavors are really good! Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂 Have a great day!