Best 3 Zucchini Taco Shells With Beef And Zucchini Tomato Salsa Recipes

ZUCCHINI TACO SKILLET

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Fight off inflammation with this healthy taco skillet which uses zucchini and lean ground beef.

Provided by Carolyn Williams PhD RD

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 teaspoon olive oil
¾ pound lean ground beef
1 ½ tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added fire-roasted tomatoes with juices
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh corn kernels
½ cup water
3 cups spiralized zucchini
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped green onion

Steps:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook for 4 minutes, stirring to break up lumps. Increase heat to medium-high. Add taco seasoning and salt; cook, stirring often, until meat is browned, about 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, and water; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in zucchini. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until zucchini is just tender, about 3 minutes. Divide among 4 bowls. Top servings with cheese and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 689 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

ZUCCHINI AND SHELLS

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Family favorite to use that beautiful summer zucchini! Very simple recipe that tastes great accompanied by garlic bread! Very good for vegetarians, too.

Provided by FABA1228

Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil
½ medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large zucchini, peeled and cubed
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup white sugar
1 (8 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
¼ cup grated Romano cheese

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and cook until tender. Mix in zucchini and coat in the olive oil. Pour in tomato sauce and water. Season with oregano, basil, and red pepper. Dissolve sugar in the sauce. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large bowl, mix sauce and cooked past shells. Top with cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.2 calories, Carbohydrate 79.3 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 650.3 mg, Sugar 32 g

ZUCCHINI TOMATO SALSA

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Wondering what to do with all her garden zucchini, Jennifer Magrey of Sterling, Connecticut came up with this versatile and colorful salsa: "I also serve it on crackers, burgers, chips, baked potatoes or over cream cheese as a spread!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup seeded chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Using a slotted spoon, transfer salsa to a serving bowl. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges