Recipe: Spicy Stuffed Zucchini (using bread crumbs, cheese and jalapeno)

SPICY STUFFED ZUCCHINI
"Serve this recipe as is for a side dish or add cooked ground beef to create an entree."

2 large zucchini
1 1/2 teaspoons oil
1/2 cup diced onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
3/4 cup grated Monterey jack
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons diced jalapeno pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon chili powder
Salsa (for serving)

Split the squash lengthwise. Scrape out most of the pulp. Reserve.

Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until just soft.

Add the remaining ingredients and the reserved pulp to the skillet. Stuff the squash shells with the mixture.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes or until lightly browned.

Serve garnished with salsa.

Makes 4 servings
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