MEXICAN STUFFED ZUCCHINI 
4 med. zucchini (1 1/2 to 2 lbs.)
2 slices bacon, cut up
4 oz. can mushrooms
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. chopped onion
8 oz. can corn, drained
1/4 c. sliced black olives
4 oz. chili pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, crushed
8 oz. tomato sauce
1 1/2 c. cooked rice
1 c. grated cheese
1 egg, beaten
Pepper

Prepare zucchini, cut off stems. Cut each zucchini in half lengthwise. Discard seeds.

In medium skillet, bring 2 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt to a boil. Add zucchini outside down, cook 5 minutes (until tender). Drain. In medium skillet, saute bacon until crisp (drain). Stir in mushrooms, pepper, chilies, onion and garlic, boil 5 minutes.

Remove form heat, add corn, tomato sauce, olives, rice, salt, pepper, egg and mix well. Fill zucchini halves. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

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