What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Zucchini Boats! Now before you roll your eyes and take the day off, promise me you’ll be open-minded. After all, you have to take the veggies along with the cake. My husband does, and he was pleasantly surprised. (Love him!❤️)
ZUCCHINI BOATS
Ingredients:
4 mini zucchini, cut lengthwise
1/2 pound Mexican chorizo, mild
2 tablespoons onion, chopped
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cumin powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Dash of sea salt
1/2 cup black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 tablespoon diced pimento
1 green onion, cut up
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 cup pepper jack or white cheddar cheese
Fresh cilantro to taste
Instructions:
Scoop out seeds and flesh from center of zucchini, leaving a shell to hold filling. Discard flesh and seeds. Absorb moisture with paper towel. Place boats in a casserole dish. Divide half the cheese into the bottom of the boats. Set aside. In a medium skillet, fry chorizo, onion, garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes and salt. Cook until done, stirring frequently. In a small bowl, combine corn, black beans, pimento, cilantro leaves, and green onion. Squeeze lime juice over all. Top cheese-filled zucchini boats with chorizo mixture. Add a teaspoon of corn/bean salsa on top of meat. Cover with remaining cheese. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Serve with extra corn salsa on the side. Add more cilantro to taste.
Sounds delicious!
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It was a complete surprise since I as never a big fan of zucchini. It just goes to show you……..go ahead and taste it, you may like it!
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Oh I love zucchini I’m the only one in my house that does!
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Maybe when you make it for yourself, set the dish next to your plate, smile, and say, “This is for me.” I used to do that with my oyster dressing and now everyone wants a taste! lol
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LOL I love reverse psychology!!
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Marvelous… I love zucchini…surely got to try this!
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It’s definitely going to be on my shopping list from now on!
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This delicious treat highlights a trio of bold flavors.
Even I am very careful about presentation, just like you.
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How true. Thanks very much!
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Reblogged this on Cooking With Twyla.
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Woooo!!! You made it!! What’s the next series you’re going for this time around?
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…….A Second Helping, of course! lol
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Love that engraved fork! I want one! Zucchini is so good. And the presentation is fabulous!
Melinda
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Thanks, Melinda! You can find what I refer to as ” talking” silverware on Etsy.
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So lovely! I’ve never seen anything like it before.
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I know, right?! 💟
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Yum! That looks deeeeeeeeeeeeeelicous! I’ll follow your recipes to try and remake that masterpiece! Wow! I have found your blog from Julia’s Liebster nomination of your blog. Great work!
Olivia
https://wordingonawhim.wordpress.com/blog/
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Your photographs are a-mazing! Thank you for your powerful words of encouragement!
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Thanks so much!
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