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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Md Raj
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of green chiles - they added a nice bit of heat.
Aman Kim
[email protected]This dish was delicious! I loved the combination of zucchini, cheese, and green chiles. I would definitely make this again.
sajjad Sulehri
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my liking. I think I would have preferred it with less green chiles.
Gonie M
[email protected]I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it! The zucchini was tender and flavorful, and the cheese and green chiles added a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
Hamid Maqsood
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
kuldip shah
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the cheese and green chiles added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Mutary Fusheeni
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! My husband and I both loved it. The zucchini was perfectly cooked and the cheese and green chiles added a delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Oudh Alkhaleej
[email protected]This dish was delicious! The zucchini was tender and flavorful, and the cheese and green chiles added a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Conner Hensley
[email protected]Great recipe! I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. I especially liked the addition of green chiles - they added a nice kick of flavor.
Shan Ahmed
[email protected]This zucchini dish was a hit with my family! The flavors of the zucchini, cheese, and green chiles blended perfectly together. It was easy to make and didn't take long either. I'll definitely be making this again!