Tex-Mex Zucchini Bake
This Tex-Mex Zucchini Bake is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with zucchini, ground beef or turkey, and lots of cheese.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 1½ lbs lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 4 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet. Cook until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the diced zucchini, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cottage cheese, half of the cheddar cheese, and cilantro if using.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with the remaining cheddar cheese and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
You can add more vegetables like corn or black beans for extra flavor and nutrition.