Spicy Chili Stuffed Zucchini

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Make your extra zucchini happy with this dish–either a very hearty appetizer or a main dish. Either way, bust out some milk or beer. This is a spicy one.

Ready in: 25 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 4 zucchini, halved lengthwise
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3/4 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup jarred pickled jalapeno chiles, finely chopped
• 8 ounces shredded cheese

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 10 mins

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. Use a spoon to carve out the insides of the zucchini halves, leaving boat shapes. Place in a microwavable baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.

3. Pour oil into a skillet and place over medium heat. Cook onion in hot oil for 3 minutes, then stir in beef and cumin and cook until beef is browned (about 4 more minutes). Add tomatoes and jalapenos.

4. Sprinkle zucchini boats with salt, then stuff with beef tomato mixture. Cover with cheese. Bake for 10 minutes.