Zucchini Desperados

Zucchini Desperados

The Wikipedia meaning of "Desperado" is "a reckless or desperate person."  Every neighborhood has a "Zucchini Desperado" - somebody who leaves zucchini on your front step in the middle of the night with no note or explanation. Someone who tries to disguise zucchini in every dish imaginable.......well - I am the "Zucchini Desperado" in my area ;-)

Actually, my husband named this recipe "Zucchini Desperados" because I am desperate to use zucchini in every meal - we have an overabundance of zucchini.

Printable Recipe

Shells

3 tortilla shells

1 tablespoon melted butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

pepper, dill, or basil - to taste

Cut the tortilla shells into quarters (see picture above)(this makes a total of 12 quarters).  Place each quarter in a muffin tin.  Combine the melted butter, olive oil & herbs and then brush a thin layer on the inside of each shell that has already been placed in the muffin tin.

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 7 to 10 minutes.  Allow to cool before filling.

Filling

1 package cream cheese (room temperature)

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

1/4 teaspoon hot red chili pepper (ground) (I use Indian chili pepper)

1 small onion (peeled and finely chopped)

1 carrot (peeled & shredded)

Prepare the ingredients as listed above.  With an electric mixer - combine all ingredients until blended.

1 tender zucchini (washed & cut into 1/4 inch thick rounds)

Cut the zucchini. Now the "Desperados" are ready to be filled. First spread some of the filling (about 2 tablespoons worth) and then top with a slice of zucchini.

Serve immediately & ENJOY!!

(refrigerate any remaining "Desperados")