Zucchini Relleno
- Olive oil spray
- 2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1-inch slices
- Sea salt
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, optional
- 1/2 medium yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 4 to 8 ounces mozzarella or other cheese, grated
- One 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 green chiles, stemmed, seeded, and chopped (try Anaheim or poblano)
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped, or one 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 or 3 fresh oregano sprigs
- 2 corn or whole wheat tortillas
- Preheat the oven to 450F.
- Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with olive oil.
- Scatter the scallions in the pot.
- Spread the zucchini in a layer and season lightly with salt.
- Sprinkle with cilantro, if using.
- Scatter in the bell pepper strips and top with half of the cheese.
- Cover with the pinto beans.
- Blanket with the green chiles.
- Add the rest of the cheese and top with the tomatoes.
- Tuck the oregano sprigs in the crevices.
- Spray each side of the tortillas with olive oil.
- Cut the tortillas in half and roll each half separately.
- Position the rolled tortilla halves on top of the other ingredients in the pot.
- Spray well with olive oil.
- Cover and bake for about 35 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven.
- Serve immediately.
- Calories: 500
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fat: 19g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sodium: 153mg
- Fiber: 16g
olive oil spray, scallions, zucchini, salt, fresh cilantro, yellow bell pepper, mozzarella, pinto beans, green chiles, tomatoes, oregano sprigs, corn
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/zucchini-relleno-378868 (may not work)