Description
Delicious and healthy zucchini enchilada roll ups that are low-carb and gluten-free. These flavorful roll ups are filled with seasoned ground turkey or beef, rolled in zucchini strips, topped with enchilada sauce and cheese, then baked to perfection. A satisfying main course bursting with Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Zucchini Enchilada Roll Ups:
- 2 large zucchini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey or ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare zucchini: Slice zucchini into thin strips. Set aside.
- Cook meat: Brown ground turkey or beef in a skillet with onion, garlic, and spices.
- Fill zucchini: Spoon meat mixture onto zucchini slices and roll up. Place in baking dish.
- Add sauce and cheese: Pour enchilada sauce over rolls and sprinkle with cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until zucchini is tender and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the meat with cooked black beans and corn.
- You can also use green enchilada sauce for a flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
