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

Azra Shamshad
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Play Rpg
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This casserole is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Kartabya Jha
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This casserole is perfect for a potluck or party.


Victory Eteng udumo
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I love the combination of flavors in this casserole.


Paul Njoroge
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This casserole is a great way to use up leftover zucchini.


Salman Technical
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Raihana Chin
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This casserole was a waste of time and money.


namazzi lydia
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Pervaz
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This casserole was a lot of work to make and it didn't taste that great.


Abdul Ahad Asayesh
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I found this casserole to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Xavier Diegert
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This casserole was a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


martha perez
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I made this casserole for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Taksi Luyanda
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This casserole was a great way to use up some zucchini from my garden.


Anthea Phipps
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I loved this recipe! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


NGOo standard Ezeamaku
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This casserole was easy to make and very tasty. I will definitely be making it again.


Ivxry
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Terell Vega
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This was a great recipe! I used fresh zucchini from my garden and it was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Dana Strawn
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This casserole was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the zucchini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


naila encarnacion
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out great. I usually add a can of corn and a can of black beans to give it a little extra flavor.


Arman Galaxy
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.