Zucchini Undercover Recipe

Name: Zucchini Undercover
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup finely chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3 medium zucchini, chopped; 4 ounces chopped green chilies; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon salt; cooking oil, small amount; 1 cup grated monterey jack cheese; ¾ cup toasted wheat germ; 6 -8 large flour tortillas, refrigerated type; dariy sour cream; fresh minced parsley; salsa (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
3 medium zucchini, chopped
4 ounces chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
cooking oil, small amount
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese
¾ cup toasted wheat germ
6 -8 large flour tortillas, refrigerated type
dariy sour cream
fresh minced parsley
salsa (optional)

1
in large skillet or griddle, saute onion,garlic, zucchini, chilies, basil, oregano,cumin and salt in a tbls of oil over medium heat -- about 5 minutes.
2
stir in cheese and wheat germ, stirring until cheese melts and is blended with vegetables.
3
have tortillas at room temperature and spoon over vegetable mixture onto center of each, dividing evenly.
4
roll as for crepes, long and cigar-shaped.
5
fry bundles in small amount of oil until golden., turning once.
6
watch carefully, over moderate heat, flour tortillas brown quickly and will burn.
7
top with sour cream and minced parsley --
8
may be prepared ahead, browned and then chilled.
9
reheat in oven at 350* or microwave till heated through.

722

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup finely chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, 3 medium zucchini, chopped, 4 ounces chopped green chilies, and more.

Yes, Zucchini Undercover falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Zucchini Undercover

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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