Mexican Tex Mex Topped Zucchini Bites

These stuffed zucchini make the perfect appetizer. Filled with beans, corn, cheese, lots of tex mex seasoning, fresh herbs, finished off with a spritz of lime, it is the ultimate snack!

Hey you! Yes, YOU! I know you’re desperately looking to get out of the “boring snack” rut. I’ve got good news for you: I’m sharing one of my favorite snack recipes that also works as the perfect appetizer for a crowd.

It’s healthy. 

It’s easy to prepare.

And it’s absolutely delicious. 

What’s there not to love? 

Nothing. Seriously, there’s not one single thing I’d change in this recipe. I’ve perfected it over the years. I’ve come up with the absolute best combination of veggies. I’ve nailed the baking down to the minute. It is an absolute fool-proof recipe. And it is divine!

Let’s Talk Ingredients:

Zucchini. This is the base of our recipe. I like to pop the zucchini (whole) in the oven for a few minutes so it’s nice and soft. This makes it easy to scoop out. Then I just cut into my preferred size. I like having bite-sized zucchini, but feel free to leave it whole, too!

Beans. Black beans work great here. They’re a great source of protein and fiber. Plus, the consistency is wonderful in this dish.

Corn. It’s not tex-mex without some good ole’ sweet yellow corn.

Cheese. If buying pre-shredded cheese, look for the Mexican 4-cheese style. It’s a combination of Monterey Jack, cheddar, asadero, and queso cheese.

Salsa. It brings moisture to the dish.

Tex Mex Seasoning. Taco Seasoning would work here too.

Cilantro and Lime for garnishing.

My family absolutely loves these Tex Mex Zucchini Bites. And if you’re wanting to make a meal out of this recipe, add some ground beef! It is so good!

More delicious recipes to make at home:

One Pot Healthy Soup with Lamb and Herbs is the perfect comforting soup after a long day.

Simple Baked Nectarine Salad with Greens is a great low calorie appetizer or a sweet-savory dessert!