Zucchini Rellenos
These stuffed zucchini are inspired by a dish I had in a few homes in Colombia, Pepinos Rellenos. Since the vegetable they use isn’t available here, I make them with zucchini and it’s just as good! It’s made with ground beef, hard boiled eggs and a tomato sauce that’s wonderful. If you need more stuffed zucchinis ideas try these Sausage Stuffed Zucchini Boats, Taco Stuffed Zucchini Boats and Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini Boats.
In Colombia, they don’t use zucchinis, instead they use Pepinos known as stuffing cucumbers or Slippery Gourds in English. Because that’s not very common here, I used zucchini which are in season. They are low-carb, Whole30, Keto, gluten-free, dairy-free and Paleo. They might not be pretty to look at but they are quite delicious! Colombians typically stuff the gourds with a mixture of ground beef stewed with tomato sauce and chopped hard boiled eggs. Sometimes they add rice or potato, but I skipped it to keep the carbs low. They also stew it in milk, but I found this didn’t do much for the zucchini, so I steamed it in broth. You’ll need a really large deep skillet to make this so they all fit, and be sure the zucchinis aren’t too large.
More Stuffed Zucchini Recipes You Will Love
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