SPICY MEXICAN STYLE ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

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This spicy dish combines fresh zucchini, rice, beans and cayenne pepper to really spice up your summer. You may wish to adjust the spices to your taste- we like it hot! Serve with tortillas on the side to scoop up all of the goodies.

Provided by Leah IL

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 pounds zucchini, cubed
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 cup cooked long-grain rice
1 cup cooked pinto beans
2 ½ cups salsa
1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and onions; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Season with garlic salt, paprika, oregano and cayenne pepper, and continue cooking and stirring until fragrant. Mix in the rice, beans and salsa and cook just until heated through. Mix in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese until well blended. Transfer to a 9x13 inch baking dish and top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 941.9 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Rehema Kawesa
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so good!


SHARIFAH NAIWUMBWE
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This casserole is sure to be a hit at my next potluck.


zaccheaus tunmise
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I'm always looking for new zucchini recipes, and this one looks like a winner.


Haji Nawab
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables.


Pratim Karki
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I'm definitely going to make this for my next party.


Trevor WULF
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This dish looks amazing!


Rabia Ka kitchen
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Jack Hurley
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This casserole is the perfect comfort food.


Mckenzie Sessoms
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Easy and delicious!


Shantosh Shah
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Yum!


Gzim Gashi
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Mk Tv
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Overall, I really enjoyed this casserole. It's a great way to use up zucchini from the garden.


Sahadev Ganesh
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I thought the cornbread topping was a bit too dry, but the rest of the casserole was delicious.


Usama. Ahmad Usama ahmad
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The casserole was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Samar Raza
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


Sifat___fire
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this casserole changed my mind! It was so flavorful and cheesy.


Nicky kwanele Mahlangu
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This zucchini casserole was a hit! It had just the right amount of spice, and the cornbread topping was the perfect finishing touch.