Mexican Zucchini Boats
Mexican zucchini boats are low carb, keto friendly, and gluten free! These little Mexican style treasures are quick and easy and loaded with flavor! Mexican recipes are my favorite! I like to “Mexican-ise” just about any recipe. There are tons of great zucchini boat recipes out there, but I’m partial to my Mexican version of zucchini boats. They’re like little tacos, only wrapped in zucchini rather than a tortilla. If you like spicy food, you will love this recipe! how to make mexican zucchini boats These cute little zucchini boats are super easy. Slice your zucchini lengthwise and then hollow out the center with a small spoon. Be sure to leave a small amount of the flesh to hold the fillings. Artzy Foodie Tip: Choose zucchini that are similar in size so they will cook evenly. Next, fill them with a mixture of cooked chorizo, a small amount of a puree of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and some cream cheese. The chorizo and the chipotle pepper puree will add heat, while the cream cheese will add a creamy texture and cut through some of the spice. Artzy Foodie Tip: Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce can be found in a can in the ethnic aisle of your grocery store. In a food processor, puree the entire contents of a can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to create a smoky, spicy puree that can be added to all sorts of dishes. Artzy Foodie Tip: For milder Mexican zucchini boats, substitute ground beef seasoned with salt and pepper for the chorizo, and leave out the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Those substitutions will make flavorful zucchini boats while eliminating the heat. Top them off with some grated mozzarella cheese and bake them on a rack at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. Artzy Foodie Tip: Baking the zucchini boats on a rack allows the heat to circulate beneath the zucchini and keeps the bottoms from becoming soggy. The Toppings Once the zucchini boats have baked, top them with your favorite Mexican style toppings. Some of my favorite toppings include tomatoes, jalapenos, cilantro, and cotija cheese, which can be described as Mexican feta cheese. Whether you are eating keto, low carb, gluten free, or any other type of diet, I’m confident you will love Mexican zucchini boats! You might also like: Spicy Queso Dip Mexican Chorizo Chili Subscribe to Artzy Foodie to get all the latest tasty goodness straight to your inbox! And, be sure to follow us on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram! Super flavorful Mexican style zucchini boats that are low carb, keto friendly, and gluten free!
Corned Beef Hash
Corned beef hash with baked eggs is a quick and easy way to satisfy your hunger after a fun day celebrating St Patrick’s Day. This is a hearty brunch dish that will use up your leftover corned beef and soak up all that green beer! WHAT IS HASH Hash is a dish consisting of chopped meat, potatoes, chopped vegetables, and spices that are cooked together. The possibilities are endless! HOW TO MAKE CORNED BEEF HASH WITH BAKED EGGS In an ovenproof skillet over medium heat, melt some butter and sautee some diced onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add some frozen hash browns and cook another 5-7 minutes. Add some fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Add your left over corned beef, some grated cheese, some worcestershire sauce, and mix together. Taste and season with salt and pepper, if needed. Artzy Foodie Tip: Feel free to add in any vegetables you have on hand along with the onions and garlic. Just be sure to cut them into the same size pieces as the onion so that they all cook evenly. Make 4 “wells” in the mixture and crack an egg in each “well”. Artzy Foodie Tip: This can be prepared in one large pan or the hash can be separated in to 4 smaller oven safe dishes and baked for individual servings. Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes until the eggs are cooked to your liking, and serve with some crusty bread for dipping. As the Irish say, “May neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you, the angels protect you, and Heaven accept you”. And, may you enjoy some corned beef hash along the way. If you like this recipe, you might also like my Toasted Reuben Sandwich Subscribe to Artzy Foodie to get all the latest tasty goodness straight to your inbox! And, be sure to stay in touch on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for all of the latest updates! A hearty brunch dish that will use up your leftover St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and soak up all that green beer!