Best Oven Fried Zucchini Mexican Style Recipes

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CALABACITAS (MEXICAN STYLE ZUCCHINI)



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Calabacitas is a delicious and healthy side dish recipe, perfect for any meal! It just might be the Best Healthy Calabacitas Recipe I've ever had. This side dish is good enough to eat on its own, but it pairs well with other Mexican recipes.

Provided by Ana Frias

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 medium zucchinis (sliced)
1/2 large roma tomato (chopped)
1/4 medium onion (chopped)
1/4 cup corn kernels (frozen or canned)
1/2 Tbsp light butter
1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp pepper (or to taste)
1/2 cup shredded Chihuahua or light mozzarella cheese (or any other melting cheese)
1/2 cup queso fresco (crumbled (Mexican fresh cheese) (Optional))

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and cook about two minutes.
  • Add the zucchini, tomato, corn salt & pepper. Mix all ingredients well.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 8 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese.
  • Replace the cover on the skillet and allow to sit until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve warm and sprinkle with some of queso fresco

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 130 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 345 mg, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, Cholesterol 18 mg

OVEN FRIED ZUCCHINI MEXICAN STYLE



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This is a low calory replacement for the usual french fries.

Provided by J. White Harris

Categories     Vegetables

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 medium zucchini cut into 3-inch long sticks, like french fries
cooking spray
1 Tbsp dried oregano
1 Tbsp ground cumin
salt & pepper to taste
1 c chili sauce or mild taco sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 500° F.
  • 2. Put zucchini sticks in single layer on a nonstick cookie sheet. Spray zucchini with cooking spray.
  • 3. Combine oregano and cumin and sprinkle over the zucchini fries; add salt & pepper to taste.
  • 4. Place in 500° F oven and cook 15 to 18 minutes. Top with chili sauce or taco sauce. Serve hot.

OVEN BAKED ZUCCHINI FRIES



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Golden, crunchy, seasoned way to serve zucchini that is quite flavorful!

Provided by Terry Ann Brandt

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
1 (9 inch) zucchini, peeled
¼ cup margarine or butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil lightly greased with cooking spray.
  • Cut the peeled zucchini in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Slice the zucchini ito 1/2 x 1/2 x 4 inch pieces.
  • Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, and seasoned salt in a pie plate. Dip the zucchini fries into the melted margarine, then press into bread crumbs. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place the breaded zucchini onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the zucchini in the preheated oven until the fries are golden and tender, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.7 g, Cholesterol 4.6 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 666.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

OVEN-FRIED ZUCCHINI



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Make and share this Oven-fried Zucchini recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Linda B

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3/4 lb zucchini, cut into french fry like spears
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475°F.
  • Mix together bread crumbs, cheese, garlic powder, paprika,and pepper.
  • In plastic bag combine oil, water, and zucchini; shake until moistened.
  • Dredge zucchini in bread crumb mixture.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes in single layer on nonstick baking sheet until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.1, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 2.3, Sodium 250.2, Carbohydrate 13.4, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5, Protein 4.7

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