Chili Beef Stuffed Zucchini Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 zucchini (about 2 lbs.),halved lengthwise and seeded
2 tbsp wxra virgin olive oil
1 onion,finely chopped
3/4 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. ground cumin
salt and pepper
2 tomatoes,seeded and chopped
1 cup jarred pickled jalapeno chilies,finely chopped
1 8 oz. bag mexican-style shredded cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450. Arrange zucchini cut side up in 9x13 baking dish. Add 1/2c water to dish,cover with foil and bake till zucchini begins to soften,about 15 mins.
Meanwhile,in a med. skillet,heat olive oil ocer med-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened,about 3 mins. Add the beef and cumin and cook,breaking meat up,until just browned,about 4 mins;season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes and pickled jalapenos.
Uncover the baking dish,pour off water and season the zucchini wit salt. Fill with the beef mixture and sprinkle cheese on top. Bake,uncovered until the cheese is melted,about 10 mins.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	480.41 Kcal (2011 kJ)
Calories from fat	248.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.61g	42%
Cholesterol	106.58mg	36%
Sodium	462.79mg	19%
Potassium	1457.72mg	31%
Total Carbs	11.88g	4%
Sugars	2.61g	10%
Dietary Fiber	3.19g	13%
Protein	37.25g	74%
Vitamin C	83.4mg	139%
Iron	4.9mg	27%
Calcium	445.8mg	45%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	107.43 Kcal (450 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.57 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.17g	42%
Cholesterol	23.84mg	36%
Sodium	103.49mg	19%
Potassium	325.99mg	31%
Total Carbs	2.66g	4%
Sugars	0.58g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.71g	13%
Protein	8.33g	74%
Vitamin C	18.7mg	139%
Iron	1.1mg	27%
Calcium	99.7mg	45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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