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Vegetarians nd meat-eaters alike will love these crispy zucchini tacos!
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SkinnyMS

Crispy Zucchini Tacos with Chipotle Cream Recipe

These vegetarian tacos are simply divine, with crispy zucchini and a spicy and creamy sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: Quick and Easy, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 286kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

For the Zucchini

  • 3 egg whites
  • 1 cup whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 zucchini squash large, cut into 1 inch long strips
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil melted

For the Chipotle Cream

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers pureed
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

For the Tacos

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1/2 cup radish sliced into thin circles
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

For the Zucchini

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • Place the egg whites in a bowl and gently whip. In a second bowl, combine the Panko, flour, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Dip the zucchini in the egg followed but the Panko mixture. Press the Panko into the zucchini to ensure all the sides are coated well.
  • Lay in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with the coconut oil. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

For the Chipotle Creme

  • Whisk all ingredients together and set aside.

For the Tacos

  • Place the cooked zucchini in the bottom of each tortilla. Top with cabbage, tomato, radish, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime juice and chipotle cream. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 240mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8