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Chili-Lime Grilled Zucchini Tacos


  • Author: Jennie Graham
  • Total Time: 16 minutes
  • Yield: 3 days and reheat gently before serving 1x

Description

A delicious and easy recipe for Chili-Lime Grilled Zucchini Tacos that you’ll love making at home.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 4 corn or flour tortillas
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare Zucchini: Wash zucchinis thoroughly and slice lengthwise into thin strips, about 1/4-inch thick
  2. Make Marinade: In a bowl, combine olive oil, chili powder, and lime juice. Toss zucchini strips until well coated
  3. Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high heat, ensuring grates are clean and lightly oiled
  4. Grill Zucchini: Grill zucchini for 3-4 minutes on each side until tender and charred with grill marks
  5. Warm Tortillas: Place tortillas on grill for about one minute to warm and add slight char
  6. Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with grilled zucchini and top with fresh cilantro

Notes

  • Pat zucchini dry before marinating to help seasonings stick better and prevent steaming
  • Let zucchini marinate for 10-15 minutes before grilling for deeper flavor penetration
  • Don’t overcrowd the grill – cook zucchini in batches if needed for proper charring
  • Use tongs instead of a fork to flip zucchini to prevent piercing and losing juices
  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (1 taco)
  • Calories: 180 calories
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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