Zucchini Nachos Make a Healthy Dinner

If you're looking for a fun and healthy twist on traditional nachos, look no further than zucchini nachos! This recipe is easy to make, customizable to your taste preferences, and a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 8-10 small/medium zucchini, sliced into rounds

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 packet taco seasoning

• 2 lbs ground turkey

• 4 oz tomato sauce

• 1 bag shredded cheese (cheddar, pepper jack, or a blend)

• Toppings of your choice (I used greek yogurt instead of sour cream, guacamole/avocado, black beans, corn, jalapeños, sliced cherry tomatoes, cilantro, salsa, and sliced red onion)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2. In a bowl, toss the sliced zucchini rounds with olive oil and 1/3 the packet of taco seasoning. Make sure the zucchini slices are evenly coated.

3. Arrange the zucchini slices in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake them for about 10 minutes to soften.

4. While the zucchini bakes, brown your ground turkey with the remaining taco seasoning. Add the tomato sauce to make it less dry. Stir and cook until the meat is finished. I usually add black beans and corn to this meat mixture.

5. Take out the zucchini, top with the cooked ground turkey, cheese, and other preferred toppings (tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, etc). Place back into the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly (about 5-10 min).

6. Remove from the oven and top with your favorite refrigerated toppings (greek yogurt, guac/avocado, and salsa). Serve immediately and enjoy!

Recipe variations:

• Use different types of cheese, such as monterey jack or queso fresco.

• Make it vegetarian.

• For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs instead of cheese.

Zucchini nachos are a great appetizer or snack for parties, or a fun dinner option for the family. Give them a try and see how you like them!