Roasted Mexican Zucchini
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Roasted Mexican Zucchini
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This roasted zucchini is a low-carb side to any Mexican dish- a great alternative to rice and beans! Easy to make and and jam-packed with flavor similar to Mexican street corn.
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Ingredients
- 3-4 medium zucchini diced
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 4 oz. cotija cheese crumbled
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the diced zucchini, olive oil (2 tablespoons), chili powder (1/2 teaspoon), garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon), cayenne pepper (1/8 teaspoon), and salt/pepper until well coated.
- Spread evenly on baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, or until zucchini is browned.
- Serve sprinkled with lime juice, cotija cheese, and chopped fresh cilantro.
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Notes
- Other ingredients and veggies, such as corn, chickpeas, summer squash, etc. can be added by roasting with the zucchini.
- Make it vegan: omit the cotija cheese or substitute with a vegan-friendly alternative.
- The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
333mg
(14%)
Potassium
401mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
527IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
163mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 333mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 527IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 163mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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