Zucchini Mexicana Recipe

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Zucchini Mexicana is a recipe that is made with zucchini, onions, tomatoes, and chili peppers. It is a popular dish in Mexico and is often served as a side dish or appetizer.

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time15 minsCook Time1 hr 10 minsTotal Time1 hr 25 mins
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 1 ea MEDIUM ONION, SLICE THINLY
 1 ts SEASONED SALT
 1 tb VEGETABLE OIL
 ¾ ts GARLIC POWDER, SEASONED
 1 1/2 lb ZUCCHINI, THINLY SLICED
 ½ ts SEASONED PEPPER
 14 1/2 oz WHOLE TOMATOES, CUTUP, DRAIN
 4 oz MONTEREY JACK CHEESE, GRATED
 2 tb DICED GREEN CHILES


1

SAUTE ONION IN OIL, ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS EXCEPT FOR THE CHEESE.

2

BRINGTO A BOIL, REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER, UNCOVERED, FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES.

3

PLACEZUCCHINI MIXTURE INTO AN 8 SQUARE BAKING DISH AND TOP WITH CHEESE.

4

BAKEAT 375 DEG F.

5

FOR 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL CHEESE MELTS.

6

SERVE AS A SIDE DISHWITH OTHER MEXICAN SPECIALTIES.

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Ingredients

 1 ea MEDIUM ONION, SLICE THINLY
 1 ts SEASONED SALT
 1 tb VEGETABLE OIL
 ¾ ts GARLIC POWDER, SEASONED
 1 1/2 lb ZUCCHINI, THINLY SLICED
 ½ ts SEASONED PEPPER
 14 1/2 oz WHOLE TOMATOES, CUTUP, DRAIN
 4 oz MONTEREY JACK CHEESE, GRATED
 2 tb DICED GREEN CHILES

Directions

1

SAUTE ONION IN OIL, ADD REMAINING INGREDIENTS EXCEPT FOR THE CHEESE.

2

BRINGTO A BOIL, REDUCE HEAT AND SIMMER, UNCOVERED, FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES.

3

PLACEZUCCHINI MIXTURE INTO AN 8 SQUARE BAKING DISH AND TOP WITH CHEESE.

4

BAKEAT 375 DEG F.

5

FOR 10 MINUTES OR UNTIL CHEESE MELTS.

6

SERVE AS A SIDE DISHWITH OTHER MEXICAN SPECIALTIES.

Zucchini Mexicana Recipe

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