Mexicali Stuffed Zucchini |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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From Better Homes & Gardens. These savory stuffed zucchini wheels can be made a day ahead: Prepare them up to the baking step; then cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate. About 25 minutes before serving, simply remove the wrap and bake. Ingredients:
3 medium zucchini (about 1-3/4 pounds) |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
2 teaspoons cooking oil |
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped |
3 green onions, thinly sliced |
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro |
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (canned or fresh) |
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat monterey jack cheese (2 ounces) |
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt |
1/4 cup cucumber, peeled and finely chopped |
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Trim ends from zucchini. Cut the zucchini into 1-1/2-inch rounds. Scoop out pulp, leaving 1/4- to 1/2-inch shells. Chop enough of the pulp to make 1/3 cup.
2. In a medium skillet cook garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
3. Add the reserved zucchini pulp, the sweet red pepper, green onions, 1 tablespoon of the cilantro, and the jalapeno pepper. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Place zucchini shells in a lightly greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish.
5. Fill each shell with pepper mixture. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
6. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 1 to 2 minutes more or until cheese melts.
7. Sprinkle zucchini with the remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro.
8. Serve with the Cucumber Raita - Mix together the above ingredients in a small bowl.
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