How to Make Zucchilattas - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Mexican cuisine and looking for a creative way to use up your summer zucchini, then look no further than Zucchilattas. This unique and delicious recipe takes the classic idea of a quesadilla and gives it a healthy and flavorful twist by using zucchini as the star ingredient. The result is a tasty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun lunch option.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ½ pounds sliced zucchini
  • 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 ½ pounds tomatoes, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
  • 10 (10 inch) flour tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Mix together the zucchini, mushrooms, onion, tomatoes, salt and pepper, and add to the skillet. Cook and stir until the vegetables are soft.
  • Warm the tortillas 2 to 3 minutes, until soft, in the preheated oven. Fill the warmed tortillas with zucchini mixture and Monterey Jack cheese, reserving some of both for toppings. Roll the filled tortillas and place them seam side down in the baking dish. Cover with the remaining zucchini mixture. Top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly.
  • Nutrition

    537 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 67mg
    • Sodium: 852mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 623mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 668mg