Zucchini Nachos
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Cooking:
45 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Zucchini Nachos

1. Zucchini - 2 medium
2. Salt - ½ teaspoon
3. Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
4. Onion, finely chopped - ½ medium
5. Lean ground chicken - 1 pound
6. Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
7. Paprika - ½ teaspoon
8. Cumin - ½ teaspoon
9. Garlic powder - ½ teaspoon
10. Salt - ½ teaspoon
11. Oregano - ¼ teaspoon
12. Ground black pepper - ¼ teaspoon
13. Shredded Cheddar cheese - 2 cups
14. Low-fat sour cream - ½ cup
15. Pico de gallo - ½ cup
16. Jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced (Optional) - 1
17. Green onions, green parts chopped - 3

How to cook deliciously - Zucchini Nachos

1. Stage

Cut zucchini into 1/4-inch slices using a mandoline slicer. Place slices in a colander, sprinkle with salt, and toss to coat. Let drain for 30 minutes. Place slices on a clean kitchen towel and pat dry.

2. Stage

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a 12x18-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.

3. Stage

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, breaking meat up into small crumbles, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and discard any accumulated liquid.

4. Stage

Return skillet to low heat and stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, oregano, and black pepper. Keep warm.

5. Stage

Place zucchini slices on the prepared baking pan in a single layer.

6. Stage

Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes.

7. Stage

Remove zucchini from oven and top with chicken mixture and shredded Cheddar cheese. Return to the hot oven and bake until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes more.

8. Stage

Top nachos with dollops of sour cream, pico de gallo, jalapeno, and green onions. Serve immediately.