Cheese Stuffed Zucchini in Tomato Broth

Blanca Chavez
Blanca Chavez @cook_22581452

Cheese Stuffed Zucchini in Tomato Broth

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Ingredients

2 h
2-4 servings
  1. 2small zucchini or squash
  2. 1 BlockWhite Cheese (Mozzarella, Queso Fresco, Parmesan)
  3. 4Eggs, Separated
  4. 1 (15 oz)Can Tomato Sauce
  5. 1/2Onion
  6. 4 ClovesGarlic
  7. 1 BoxChicken Broth
  8. Optional Chicken Boullion
  9. Oil for frying
  10. 1 cupflour

Cooking Instructions

2 h
  1. 1

    Wash and slice zucchinis into 1cm slices

  2. 2

    Slice cheese to same size as zucchini and layer into sandwiches

  3. 3

    Cover all sides of sandwiches in flour seasoned with salt and pepper then set aside

  4. 4

    In a bowl, beat egg whites until they are thick and fluffy like whipped cream, then stir in the egg yolks

  5. 5

    Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a pan. Dip zucchini sandwiches in egg and fry until brown

  6. 6

    Set fried zucchini on paper towels while you make the sauce

  7. 7

    In a blender add the onion, garlic, and tomato sauce (or fresh tomatoes) and puree until smooth. You can also add in a jalapeno if you want the sauce to be spicy

  8. 8

    Pour tomato puree into a large pot with a little bit of oil and saute for 10 minutes

  9. 9

    Add chicken broth and bouillon to pot with tomato puree. Bring to a boil

  10. 10

    Add in zucchini sandwiches, taste broth, add salt and pepper if needed, and simmer for 20 minutes on low

  11. 11

    Serve with rice or beans or just by themselves

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