Best Zucchini Mexicali Recipes

ZUCCHINI MEXICALI

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Try this swift skillet sensation when you're strapped for time. "This vegetable side dish goes with practically any meal," notes Pauletta Bushnell of Lebanon, Oregon. For more south-of-the-border flavor, simple increase the taco sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, coarsely shredded
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup julienned green pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup taco sauce
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

In a large skillet, combine the first eight ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. stir in the taco sauce and mustard; top with tomato wedges. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ZUCCHINI MEXICALI

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Great way to use fresh from the garden zucchini. This dish can be served as a side dish or over brown rice for a nice light meatless dish. Adjustments were made to the original recipe which comes from The New American Diet cookbook.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories Vegetable

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
4 cups zucchini, thinly sliced
1 cup carrot, shredded
1 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium red pepper, cut into thin strips
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1 dash pepper
1/3 cup salsa
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/3 cup grated reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a 10-inch skillet, heat oil.
Add the zucchini, carrots, onion, celery, green and red pepper, garlic, basil and pepper; mix well.
Over medium-high heat cook covered for approximately 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Mix the salsa and mustard; add to vegetables mixing well.
Add tomato wedges and cook uncovered for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until heated.
Transfer to serving dish and sprinkle with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.6, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 140.6, Carbohydrate 11.5, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 2.5

MEXICALI STUFFED ZUCCHINI

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Yield 5-6

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 medium zucchini (about 1-3/4 pounds)
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cooking oil
1 medium red sweet pepper, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
1 fresh or canned jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese (2 ounces)
1 recipe Cucumber Raita (see recipe below)

Steps:

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. In a medium skillet cook garlic in hot oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute. 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. Place zucchini shells in a lightly greased 2-quart rectangular baking dish. Fill each shell with pepper mixture. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 1 to 2 minutes more or until cheese melts. Sprinkle zucchini with the remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro. Serve with the Cucumber Raita. Makes 5 or 6 servings. Cucumber Raita: In a small bowl stir together 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1/4 cup peeled and finely chopped cucumber, 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Bake: 21 minutes, Prep: 25 minutes

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