Chili-Stuffed Zucchini

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We made this over the weekend while camping. I put most of it together

before we left home which made it very simple. Even someone as clutzy as

me could make this look nice. I skipped the olive oil and sprayed the

zucchini with Pam, and used fatfree grated cheddar cheese. It was good.

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

Chili-Stuffed Zucchini

 

Recipe By : The Vegetarian Grill by Andrea Chesman, page 163

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Categories : Beans And Legumes Grilling

Main Dishes, Vegetarian Vegetables

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4 medium zucchini

Salt and black pepper

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves -- minced

1 1/2 cups cooked pinto or black beans -- drained

(or 1 15-ounce can)

3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese

1/3 cup Smoky Tomato Salsa or store-bought salsa

(see separate recipe)

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

 

SERVES 4 TO 8

 

Grilling with the lid down gives the zucchini just a little extra smoke

flavor, which enhances this dish. However, if you are grilling something

else alongside the zucchini and want the lid up, don't worry about it.

Just make sure the zucchini is fork tender before removing it from the grill.

 

1. Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill.

 

2. Slice the zucchini in half lengthwise. Scoop out the centers, leaving

about 1/4 inch of flesh in the shells. (Discard the zucchini flesh or

reserve for another use, such as making vegetable stock.) Generously

sprinkle the zucchini with salt and pepper. Combine the olive oil and

garlic and brush onto the zucchini, inside and out.

 

3. Combine the beans, 1/2 cup of the Monterey Jack, the salsa, and

cilantro. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Stuff the mixture into

the zucchini shells. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup Monterey Jack on top.

 

4. Grill with the lid down until the zucchini is tender and the stuffing

is hot, 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully remove from the grill with a spatula.

Serve at once.

 

Variations: Any leftover chili can be used as a filling for the zucchini.

Cheddar cheese can replace the Monterey Jack.

 

Converted by MC_Buster.

 

 

 

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