Description
These Zucchini Taco Roll Ups are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional tacos, featuring tender zucchini slices filled with a flavorful mixture of chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa, all baked with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect as a light dinner or appetizer, they are gluten-free and packed with vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 clove of minced garlic
- 1/4 cup of corn kernels
- 1/4 cup of black beans, drained
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
Garnish
- Salsa
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Zucchini
- Approximately 4 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Zucchini: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lay zucchini slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from oven and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring the roll-ups won’t be soggy.
- Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, black beans, corn kernels, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute all ingredients.
- Assemble Roll Ups: Spread a thin layer of salsa at the bottom of a baking pan. Place about 1.5 tablespoons of the chicken and bean mixture onto one end of each zucchini slice and carefully roll it up. Place each roll seam-side down onto the salsa-lined pan to keep them intact during baking.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the assembled zucchini roll ups, covering them completely for a golden melted topping.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and slightly golden around the edges.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm, garnished with additional salsa, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro leaves for added flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Patting the zucchini dry after baking helps prevent sogginess in the roll-ups.
- Use cooked chicken; rotisserie chicken works well for convenience.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper.
- For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños to the filling.
- The dish can be prepared ahead up to assembly and then baked just before serving.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the chicken and add extra beans or sautéed vegetables.
