Best 7 Zucchini Tacos Recipes

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Zucchini tacos are a delicious and healthy twist on traditional tacos. They are perfect for a light and refreshing meal, and they can be made with a variety of different fillings and toppings. This article provides three different recipes for zucchini tacos, so you can find the perfect one to suit your taste. The first recipe is for a classic zucchini taco with black beans, corn, and avocado. The second recipe is for a more unique zucchini taco with roasted red peppers, feta cheese, and a tangy dressing. The third recipe is for a vegan zucchini taco with grilled zucchini, portobello mushrooms, and a creamy avocado sauce. All three recipes are easy to make and can be ready in under 30 minutes. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give zucchini tacos a try!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED ZUCCHINI, EGGPLANT AND RED ONION FUSILLI WITH PARMESAN CHEESE WITH TERIYAKI CHICKEN TACOS



Grilled Zucchini, Eggplant and Red Onion Fusilli with Parmesan Cheese with Teriyaki Chicken Tacos image

Fusilli with a grilled Mediterranean vegetable sauce accompanies teriyaki tacos with slaw in this fusion dish.

Provided by Catelli®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Catelli®

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 (160 mL) pouch VH® Teriyaki Stir-Fry Sauce
PAM® for Grilling
8 ounces skinless boneless chicken breast
4 (7 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
½ avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
⅓ cup diced cucumber
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
pinch of salt
2 cups shredded purple cabbage
Lime wedges
1 zucchini, sliced lengthwise into strips, about 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick
1 small eggplant, sliced into rounds, about 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick
1 red onion, sliced into rounds, about 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
PAM® Olive Oil
½ (375 g) package Catelli Bistro® Fusilli
1 (540 mL) can Aylmer® Accents® Garlic and Olive Oil Petite Cut Tomatoes
⅓ cup shaved Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Teriyaki Chicken Tacos: Toss chicken with VH® Teriyaki Stir-Fry Sauce; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or for up to 8 hours.
  • Purple Cabbage Slaw: Meanwhile, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic and salt; toss with cabbage. Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Spray grate of outdoor grill with PAM® Grilling for Grill Spray. Preheat grill to medium heat. Grill chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through. Let stand for 5 minutes. Slice chicken.
  • Fill tortillas with sliced chicken, some of the cabbage slaw, avocado, cucumber and green onion. Serve with remaining cabbage slaw and lime wedges.
  • Grilled Zucchini, Eggplant and Red Onion Fusilli: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Season zucchini, eggplant and red onion with salt and pepper; spray with PAM® Olive Oil cooking spray.
  • Grill vegetables for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until grill-marked and tender. (Eggplant should be soft; cook eggplant for 1 to 2 minutes longer if necessary.) Let vegetables cool slightly; chop coarsely. Meanwhile, cook fusilli according to package directions and drain.
  • Meanwhile, in large, deep skillet, heat Aylmer® Accents® Garlic and Olive Oil Petite Cut Tomatoes over medium heat until simmering. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add vegetables and cook for 5 minutes; toss with pasta. Sprinkle with shaved cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574.8 calories, Carbohydrate 85.2 g, Cholesterol 39.7 mg, Fat 16.3 g, Fiber 12.5 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1276.5 mg, Sugar 19.6 g

PORTOBELLO AND ZUCCHINI TACOS



Portobello and Zucchini Tacos image

Portobello mushrooms add a meaty taste and texture to these vegetarian tacos.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 medium portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 medium zucchini, cut into 2-by-1/2-inch sticks
1 medium red onion, halved and sliced 1/4-inch thick
12 (4 1/2-inch) corn tortillas
6 ounces (1 cup) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/2 cup fresh salsa

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss mushrooms with 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/4 cup water; season with salt and pepper. On another rimmed baking sheet, toss zucchini and onion with remaining teaspoon oregano and tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper.
  • Place both sheets in oven. Roast, tossing occasionally, until vegetables are browned and fork-tender, 25 to 30 minutes (zucchini may cook faster than mushrooms).
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium-high heat, warm tortillas according to package instructions (they should be lightly browned but still soft). Wrap loosely in a clean kitchen towel to keep warm.
  • To serve, fill each tortilla with mushrooms, vegetable mixture, shredded cheese, and salsa.

ZUCCHINI TACOS



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Zucchini and black beans come together for a juicy and satisfying taco punctuated by fresh, creamy toppings.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch rounds
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup finely chopped white onion (from 1 medium onion)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
8 corn tortillas
Sour cream, crumbled goat cheese, sliced radishes, pickled jalapenos and carrots, and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add zucchini in a single layer; sprinkle with cumin and coriander. Cook, turning once, until golden, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Season with salt and pepper; cover to keep warm. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining oil, onion, and garlic to skillet; cook, stirring, until softened, 5 minutes. Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute. Add beans and 1/2 cup water, season with salt and pepper, and simmer, smashing some beans with a spoon, until heated through.
  • With tongs, toast each tortilla over a burner until charred in places; wrap in a towel. Fill with sour cream, beans, zucchini, cheese, and radishes. Serve, with jalapenos, carrots, and lime alongside.

ZUCCHINI AND CORN TACOS



Zucchini and Corn Tacos image

Provided by Jimmy Shaw

Categories     Vegetable     Fourth of July     Picnic     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Father's Day     Dinner     Lunch     Corn     Squash     Zucchini     Summer     Healthy     Party     Self

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cups fresh white or yellow corn kernels
1 cup chopped white onion
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 medium tomatoes, roughly chopped
3 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
4 leaves fresh epazote, (or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano), finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 warm corn tortillas
1/4 cup tomatillo (green) salsa
8 teaspoons grated Monterey Jack cheese (or queso fresco)

Steps:

  • Heat half of oil in a large skillet over high heat. Toast corn 5 minutes, stirring; season with salt. Remove corn; set aside. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in skillet. Cook onion, stirring, until it caramelizes, 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook 10 minutes. Add zucchini; cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes; season with salt. Add corn, beans, epazote and pepper. Cook 3 minutes. Split filling among tortillas; top each with 1 1/2 teaspoons salsa and 1 teaspoon cheese.

CHARRED CORN TACOS WITH ZUCCHINI SLAW



Charred Corn Tacos With Zucchini Slaw image

From Smittenkitchen.com, originally adapted from David Schuttenberg. This is just a basic vegetarian filling for tacos and I strongly encourage you to add on all of your favorite toppings (hot sauce, avocado, crema, salsa, etc)

Provided by sofie-a-toast

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 lb red radish, trimmed
1 small zucchini
2 limes
salt
4 ears corn, husks removed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can black beans
3 tablespoons chopped epazote (if you can find it) or 3 tablespoons cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese (or another salty, crumbly cheese such as ricotta salata, feta)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Cut radishes and zucchini into tiny matchsticks with a mandoline. If you don't have a mandoline, you can use a peeler to peel thick ribbons down the long side of the zucchini. Stack the ribbons and cut them crosswise into thin matchsticks. Cut the radishes into a similar shape by hand. Toss radishes and zucchini together. Squeeze the juice of half a lime over the radish and season with salt to taste. Add more lime juice if desired. Set aside.
  • Over a hot grill or an open gas-stove flame char the ears of corn until well-blackened but not completely burnt. If you're using the burner method, you'll probably, quickly, notice that corn likes to pop and snap, occasionally spraying you with splats of corn. It's a little scary, which is I why I suggest you remove anyone small and easily harmed before you begin. However, I found the charred corn flavor to be completely worth the scare and hope you do too.
  • Remove cobs from heat, and when cool enough to handle, shave off kernels using a large knife and reserve.
  • Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Melt the butter and oil together and once hot, add the onion. Cook the onion for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Add the beans and sauté until hot, about three to five minutes. Turn heat to high, add the charred kernels of corn to the mixture, and toss to combine until heated through. Squeeze the juice of one lime over the corn mixture, and use the juice to scrape up any stuck bits. Season the corn mixture with salt and chili powder. Stir in chopped herbs.
  • Heat your tortillas by placing them one at a time directly on a gas stove burner, using tongs to flip them after a minute or starting to brown and blister.
  • Fill each taco with a few small spoonfuls of the corn mixture and slaw. Top with a spoonful of crumbled cheese. Serve with an extra lime wedge on the side, and whatever fixings you like (sour cream, avocado wedges, etc. See above).

ZUCCHINI TACOS



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Make and share this Zucchini Tacos recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Low Protein

Time 20m

Yield 6 tacos, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 medium zucchini or 1 large zucchini, sliced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
2 cups sliced onions
6 flour tortillas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
chili (optional) or taco seasoning (optional)
sour cream
tomatoes
onion
salsa
shredded cheese
lettuce

Steps:

  • Saute in pan on medium heat, in oil, zucchini, mushrooms, and onions. Set table up as a buffet with plates, putting tortillas first, the bowl of zucchini mixture and then taco condiments. Place a scoop of veggie mixture in center of tortilla, and top with your favorite codiments. Fold tortillas over 4 ways and eat warm. Enjoy!
  • Variations: Add 2 cups cooked chicken or meat to veg. mixture.
  • Add 1 cup tofu to veg. mixture for added protein.
  • Add 1 cup black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 200.1, Carbohydrate 23.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.4, Protein 4.5

BLACK BEAN, ZUCCHINI, & OLIVE TACOS



Black Bean, Zucchini, & Olive Tacos image

Super quick & easy but healthy & flavorful!! We usually just use the crunchy taco shells you can buy in the store. This recipe comes from Isa Chandra Moskowitz's book Appetite for Reduction - 125+ fast & filling low-fat vegan recipes. She recommends serving it with the Garlic-Lemon yogurt but its not a must.

Provided by Mindelicious

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 zucchini, diced small (about 1lb)
2 jalapenos, seeded and sliced thinly
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olive, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 (6 ounce) can salsa verde (canned tomatillos)
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1/2 cup finely chopped scallion
1 cup unsweetened plain soy yogurt (wildwood is great)
2 -3 garlic cloves
1/2 lemon zest
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 teaspoon light agave nectar

Steps:

  • Preheat a heavy bottomed skille tover medium-high heat. Pour in the oil and add the zucchini and jalapeno, sprinkle with the salt. Saute for about 7 minutes, or until the zucchini is lightly browned.
  • Add the garlic, olives, cumin, and coriander, and saute for 2 minutes more.
  • Add the salsa verde and black beans and cook for 5 minutes. The salsa should reduce a bit so its not soupy.
  • Mix the ingredients for the Garlic-Lemon Yogurt if your using.
  • Warm the tortillas in a skillet or wrap in a moist towel & nuke for a minute. Assembly the tacos by adding the filling, yogurt, and topping with scallions. Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose the right zucchini: Look for medium-sized zucchini that are firm and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid zucchini that are too large or have blemishes, as they may be bitter.
  • Prepare the zucchini properly: Before cooking, wash the zucchini thoroughly and trim off the ends. If you're using a spiralizer to make zucchini noodles, be sure to use the correct blade size for the desired noodle thickness.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking zucchini, be sure to not overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the zucchini from cooking evenly and will result in soggy vegetables.
  • Season the zucchini well: Zucchini is a mild-flavored vegetable, so it's important to season it well. Use a variety of spices and herbs to taste, such as garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Don't overcook the zucchini: Zucchini cooks very quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked zucchini will be mushy and lose its flavor.

Conclusion:

Zucchini tacos are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy this summer vegetable. With their crispy shells, flavorful fillings, and refreshing toppings, these tacos are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to use zucchini, give these tacos a try!

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