ZUCCHINI WITH CHEESE AND GREEN CHILIES
This makes a wonderful lunch with a nice rough loaf of bread to serve on top of or dunk into. from Mexican, a healthy way with a favourite cusine. Serves 6 as a side dish - 3 as whole meal with bread
Provided by Derf2440
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 3-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large frypan.
- Add the onion, garlic and dried oregtano.
- Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until onion is soft and translucent.
- Cut a cross in the base of each tomato.
- Place in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water.
- Leave in the water for 3 minutes, then lift out on a slotted spoon and plunge into a bowl of cold water, drain.
- The skins will have begun to peel back from the crosses.
- Remove the skins and cut the tomatoes in half and squeeze out the seeds, chop the flesh into strips.
- Top and tail the zucchini, then cut into 1/2 wide strips.
- Slice the strips into matchsticks.
- Stir the zucchini into the onion mixture and fry for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until just tender.
- Add the tomatoes and chopped jalapenos and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
- Add the cream cheese, reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
- As the cheese melts, stir gently to coat the zucchini.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, pile into a heated dish and serve, garnished with fresh oregano if desired.
- If serving as a main dish, rustic bread makes a good accompaniment.
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MARCUS FOUSHEE
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook zucchini and this recipe is a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.
Zoja Bikova
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of green chilies, so I omitted them from the recipe. It was still delicious!
irfan khan irfan
[email protected]I made this recipe with some zucchini from my garden and it was delicious! The zucchini was so fresh and flavorful.
Mustaf Bejtulai
[email protected]This is a great recipe for using up leftover zucchini. I always have a few zucchini in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.
Rosequeen Nwezeh
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.
Lea Burton
[email protected]This is a great side dish for any meal. I especially like it with grilled chicken or fish.
Geneve Ward
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of zucchini, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and cheesy, I couldn't resist.
My name is Khan
[email protected]This is a delicious and healthy way to cook zucchini. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
QueenCoraGGP
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Hamza Rehman
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish. The zucchini is cooked in just a few minutes and the cheese and green chilies add a lot of flavor.
Kaory Correa
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The zucchini is always tender and flavorful, and the cheese and green chilies add a nice kick.
Echo Ellen
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the cheese and green chilies added a nice flavor.
Tachith Sadanuwan
[email protected]This zucchini dish is a delicious and easy way to use up summer squash. I love the combination of flavors and textures, and it's a great side dish for any meal.