Spicy Mexican Style Zucchini Casserole

Recipe Name: Spicy Mexican Style Zucchini Casserole

Servings: 8

Submitted By:  Kathleen Horacek

Food Category: Main Dishes/Casserole

Cooking Time: 20 minutes cooking/35 minutes cooking

Calories Per Serving (if known):

245 Cals

24 Carbs

13 Fat

12 Protein

Ingredients

2 T olive oil

3 pounds zucchini, cubed

1 c chopped onion

1 t garlic salt

1 t paprika

1 t dried oregano

1 t cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 c cooked long-grain rice

1 c cooked pinto beans

2 ½ c salsa

1 1/2 c shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Heat oil in skilled.  Add zucchini and onions; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes.  Season with garlic, salt, paprika, oregano and cayenne pepper and continue cooking and stirring until fragrant.  Mix in the rice, beans and salsa and cook just until heated through.  Mix in 1 c of cheese until well blended.
3. Transfer to 9x13” baking dish and top with remaining cheese.  Cover dish with lid or aluminum foil.

Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.