April 11, 2022
Esquites Zucchini
Esquites is a beautiful Mexican dish usually involving grilled corn. Here, corn is swapped out for charbroiled zucchini, which also goes well with a creamy sauce full of cilantro, green onion, garlic, lime, and pepper.
Servings: 4
Calories: 148kcal
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini quartered and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 lime
- 1 jalapeño top removed and minced (remove the seeds and membrane if you want less spice, leave them in if you want more heat), omit for nightshade-free
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 ounces Cotija cheese crumbled, or dairy-free feta for dairy-free
- 4 green onions sliced thin, green part only
- 1/3 cup cilantro chopped fine
- 1/8 teaspoon chili powder omit for nightshade-free
Instructions
- Heat the oven’s broiler on high and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
- Toss the zucchini with avocado oil and broil on high for 15-20 minutes, cut side facing up until lightly charred all over.
- While the zucchini roasts, combine the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the zucchini to the bowl with the sauce and gently toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
You can also use Queso Fresco for an even more mild cheese flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Esquites Zucchini
Amount per Serving
Calories
148
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
16
mg
5
%
Sodium
218
mg
9
%
Potassium
451
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
7
g
2
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
626
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
34
mg
41
%
Calcium
106
mg
11
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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