Zucchini Enchiladas topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 3 - 4 medium zucchini
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- 4 shallots, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 3 cups shredded grilled chicken (skinless)
- 1.5 cups salsa (smooth)
- 1 cup coarsely grated cheese mixture: mature cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack
- A splash of chipotle hot sauce, plus extra for serving (optional)
- 2 tbsp sour cream
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 190°C.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the white parts of the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until softened (about 5 minutes). chili powder and cook, stirring, until the shallots are coated and the oil turns brick red, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, stir in chicken, 1/2 cup salsa and 1/2 cup cheese.
- Cut the zucchini in half lengthwise and lay them cut-side down on a work surface. Using a Y-shaped vegetable peeler, trim the widest strips possible from each zucchini, running the blade along the entire length (the first few may be too narrow). Make 36 such strips.
- Lay out 3 zucchini strips, overlapping slightly, to form a rectangle (think of it as a "tortilla"). Spoon about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture into one of the short sides, then fold over to enclose the filling. Place in a 2- to 3-quart baking dish. Wrap the filling in the remaining zucchini strips and place in the dish as well. Drizzle the rolls with 1 cup of salsa. Add a few dashes of hot sauce and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the remaining cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and the filling is hot (about 25 minutes). Let cool for a few minutes. Thin the sour cream with a little water and drizzle it over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with shallots and serve with additional hot sauce, if desired.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 290, Total Fat 17g, Saturated Fat 7g, Protein 25g, Carbohydrates 10g, Fiber 3g, Cholesterol 75mg, Sodium 1050mg, Sugars 5g. |