Description
Delicious and healthy Zucchini Taco Roll Ups made with seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, and cheddar cheese, baked to perfection and topped with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro for a flavorful twist on traditional tacos.
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
Zucchini
- 4 large zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare zucchini: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C). Lay the thin slices of zucchini on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 5-10 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from the oven and let cool briefly, then gently blot excess water from the zucchini slices with a paper towel to prevent sogginess.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, black beans, corn kernels, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Assemble the roll ups: Pour 1 cup of salsa evenly into the bottom of a baking pan. Take a slice of the baked zucchini and spoon about 1.5 tablespoons of the chicken and bean mixture onto one end. Carefully roll the zucchini slice around the filling and place it seam side down on the salsa-lined baking pan. Repeat this process with the remaining zucchini slices and filling.
- Add cheese and bake: Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the assembled zucchini rolls. Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden and bubbly.
- Serve and garnish: Remove the roll ups from the oven and serve hot, topped with additional salsa, sour cream, and fresh cilantro to taste for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Use thinly sliced zucchini to make rolling easier.
- Blotting zucchini after baking helps prevent watery roll ups.
- Try using different types of cheese like Monterey Jack or pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- Leftover roll ups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a vegetarian version, omit chicken and add extra beans or sautéed vegetables.
