Zucchini Nachos Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Zucchini Nachos Recipe). These low-carb nachos use zucchini slices in place of tortilla chips and ground chicken instead of beef as a healthier alternative to traditional nachos. Ground turkey also works well. You'll never miss the chips! Feel free to use your favorite toppings.

Brief

Prep 45 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 30 mins

Total: 1hr30 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Zucchini Nachos Recipe

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini

½ teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ medium onion

finely chopped

1 pound lean ground chicken

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon cumin

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon oregano

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

½ cup low-fat sour cream

½ cup pico de gallo

1 jalapeno pepper

thinly sliced

3 green onions

green parts chopped

Authentic Mexican Shrimp Cocktail (Coctel de Camarones estilo Mexicano)

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices using a mandoline slicer. Place slices in a colander sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Let drain for 30 minutes. Place slices on a clean kitchen towel and pat dry.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12x18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 3

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until translucent 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned breaking meat up into small crumbles 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and discard any accumulated liquid.

Step 4

Return skillet to low heat and stir in chili powder paprika cumin garlic powder salt oregano and black pepper. Keep warm.

Step 5

Place zucchini slices on the prepared baking pan in a single layer.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Remove zucchini from oven and top with chicken mixture and shredded Cheddar cheese. Return to the hot oven and bake until cheese is melted 2 to 3 minutes more.

Step 8

Top nachos with dollops of sour cream pico de gallo jalapeno and green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Zucchini Nachos Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 310.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 28.7g 57%

Carbohydrates: 6.5g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 2.9g

Fat: 18.4g 28%

Saturated Fat: 10.1g 50%

Cholesterol: 91.3mg 30%

Vitamin A Iu: 930.5IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.5mg 112%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 41%

Vitamin C: 15.8mg 26%

Folate: 39.5mcg 10%

Calcium: 323.4mg 32%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 49.9mg 18%

Potassium: 487mg 14%

Sodium: 796mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 165.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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