Description
Soft Zucchini Taco Shells are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional taco shells, made with shredded zucchini and a blend of cheeses and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups shredded zucchini
- ⅛ tsp plus ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup masa harina flour
- ¼ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp cumin
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded zucchini and salt and let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- After 10 minutes, squeeze out excess moisture from the zucchini using a clean kitchen towel.
- In the same bowl, add the masa harina flour, cheddar cheese, parmesan, garlic powder, cumin, and egg to the zucchini. Mix until well combined.
- Scoop out small portions of the mixture and form into thin rounds on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, then use as taco shells for your favorite fillings.
Notes
Feel free to customize the spices and cheeses according to your preference. These taco shells are best enjoyed fresh but can also be refrigerated and reheated.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco shell
- Calories: 82 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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