Mexican Zucchini

Elevate your weeknight dinners with vibrant and flavorful Mexican Zucchini, a quick and healthy skillet recipe that's bursting with deliciousness. Featuring tender chunks of zucchini sautéed with diced onions, garlic, sweet corn, and juicy roma tomatoes, this dish is infused with bold spices like cumin, chili powder, and a touch of cayenne for a subtle kick. Finished with fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice, this gluten-free and vegetarian recipe makes for the perfect side dish or taco topping. Ready in just 25 minutes, Mexican Zucchini combines wholesome ingredients and bright flavors for a dish that's as versatile as it is satisfying. Perfect for busy cooks looking to enjoy fresh, Mexican-inspired cuisine!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 medium zucchini
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small, diced white onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 2 diced roma tomatoes
• 1 cup corn kernels
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 juiced lime

Directions

Step 1

Wash the zucchini thoroughly and trim off the ends. Cut each zucchini into quartered pieces lengthwise and then chop into bite-sized chunks.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped zucchini to the skillet and toss to combine with the onions and garlic. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini starts to soften.

Step 6

Stir in the diced tomatoes and corn kernels, and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the spices.

Step 8

Cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the zucchini to become tender but not mushy.

Step 9

Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm as a side dish or as a topping for tacos or rice bowls.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1234.4 grams (1234.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	761

Total Fat 33.50g	43%
Saturated Fat 5.30g	27%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8723mg	379%
Total Carbohydrate 110.40g	40%
Dietary Fiber 15.20g	54%
Total Sugars 71.60g
Protein 16.20g	32%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 201mg	15%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 2691mg	57%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.3%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 54.7%