Tex-Mex Zucchini Bake

August 16, 2025 by admin

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### 🧑‍🍳 How to Make It

1. **Preheat your oven** to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. **Sauté the veggies**: In a skillet, heat olive oil and cook the onion and bell pepper until softened. Add beans, corn, tomatoes, and spices. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. **Layer it up**: In the baking dish, layer half the zucchini slices. Top with half the Tex-Mex veggie mixture, then a sprinkle of cheese. Repeat the layers.
4. **Bake** for 25–30 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
5. **Cool slightly**, then garnish and serve!

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### 🧀 Pro Tips & Variations

* Add cooked **ground beef or shredded chicken** for extra protein.
* Use **yellow squash or eggplant** along with zucchini for more variety.
* Spice it up with **extra jalapeños or hot sauce** in the veggie mix.
* Make it **dairy-free** by using plant-based cheese.

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### ✅ Great For…

* **Meatless Mondays**
* **Potlucks and parties** (it travels well!)
* **Healthy comfort food cravings**
* Anyone trying to **eat more vegetables without sacrificing flavor**

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### 🥄 Final Thought

Whether you’re drowning in garden zucchini or just looking for a fresh Tex-Mex-inspired recipe that doesn’t involve tortillas, this **Tex-Mex Zucchini Bake** is your answer. It’s healthy, hearty, and full of flavor — the kind of meal that keeps people coming back for seconds.

So go ahead, bake it up — and don’t be surprised if it becomes a staple in your rotation.

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Want the printable version or a low-carb/keto variation? Just let me know — happy to help!