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Grilled Zucchini Tacos

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!

Servings: 5
Calories: 516 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  3. Brush the zucchini and squash with olive oil,  season with salt and pepper and place on a hot grill/grill pan.
  4. Grill on each side for 4 to 5 minutes or until slightly softened. Remove from grill and set aside.
  5. Place the tomatillos and garlic in a bowl and toss together with olive oil, salt and pepper.
  6. Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until the tomatillos have softened and slightly caramelized.
  7. Remove from the oven and place tomatillos and garlic into a food processor with the remaining salsa ingredients.
  8. Puree the mixture until smooth, Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  9. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  10. Add the red onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.
  11. Add the corn and continue to sauté for 5to 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  12. Remove from heat and set aside.
  13. Warm the tortillas over a griddle for about 3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.