saucy zucchini enchilada roll ups_______________________________Veggie-forward Tex Mex "beef" filling rolled into thinly sliced zucchini and topped with extra red sauce and plenty of cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 lb vegetarian ground beef (or regular beef)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 2-3 large zucchini
- 2 cups red enchilada sauce, homemade or store bought
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and avocado, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive or avocado oil in a skillet over medium. Saute garlic, onion, and bell pepper until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in ground vegetarian beef, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook until the beef browns all over, about 5-8 minutes. Keep in mind that vegetarian ground will not brown as thoroughly as regular beef. Pour in 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and heat until thickened, about 5 minutes longer. Remove pan from heat.
- Thinly slice the zucchini using a mandolin or a very sharp knife. You should end up with about 24 long strips.
- Pour additional 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce in the bottom of a baking dish and swirl around to coat.
- On a flat surface, set two strips next to one another. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the beef filling in the center of the strips. Roll zucchini from end to end and place seam side down in the prepared baking dish. Repeat until all zucchini and filling are used up. You can squish them together, and if a strip cracks or filling falls out a bit, it's okay! Just stuff as much back in as you're able. If you run out of zucchinis and have a bit of the beef mixture left, simply sprinkle around the baking dish.
- Pour remaining 1 cup enchilada sauce over the zucchinis. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top. Bake 15-20 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. Serve with cilantro, avocado, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice, as desired.