Grilled Zucchini Tacos
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
Grilled Zucchini Tacos
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These vegetarian Grilled Zucchini Tacos are packed with flavor. We made our own tomatillo salsa to go with it, and topped the tacos with lots of other veg. Such a great way to to enjoy fresh summer vegetables!
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Ingredients
- 2 zucchinis, tops and bottoms removed and sliced into strips
- 2 yellow squash, tops and bottoms removed and sliced into strips
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
roasted tomatillo salsa
- 8 tomatillos, cut in half
- 2 garlic cloves, gently smashed
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and roughly chopped
- ½ avocado
- ½ bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
sweet corn succotash
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ¼ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ jalapeño, seeded and diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 corn on the cob, kernels and milk removed from cob
assembly
- 18 4-5 inch corn tortillas
- ½ cup Queso fresco, crumbled
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Brush the zucchini and squash with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and place on a hot grill/grill pan.
- Grill on each side for 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Remove from grill and set aside.
- Place the tomatillos and garlic in a bowl and toss together with olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until the tomatillos have softened and slightly caramelized.
- Remove from the oven and place tomatillos and garlic into a food processor with the remaining salsa ingredients.
- Puree the mixture until smooth, Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the red onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the corn and continue to sauté for 5to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- Warm the tortillas over a griddle for about 3 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
516kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
20mg
(7%)
Sodium
149mg
(6%)
Potassium
960mg
(27%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
1023IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
64mg
(71%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 516 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 516kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 960mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 1023IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 64mg | 71% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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