Zucchini Mericoli

Prep: 10 min Cook: 8 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

A vibrant, vegetable-packed dish featuring zucchini, carrots, and tomatoes, flavored with taco sauce and basil. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal for family or friends.

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cooking oil
  • 1 pound unpeeled zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 large carrot, coarsely shredded
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 medium green pepper, cut in thin strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
  • dash of pepper
  • salt
  • 1/2 cup taco sauce
  • 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
  • 2 medium tomatoes, cut in wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat cooking oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add sliced zucchini, carrot, onion, celery, green pepper, garlic salt, basil, and pepper.
  3. Toss to mix well.
  4. Cook covered for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Combine taco sauce and mustard; stir into the vegetables.
  6. Add tomato wedges.
  7. Cook uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through.
  8. Season with salt and serve in the skillet or transfer to a serving dish.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

466 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.7g 21% DV
Total Fat 30.4g 39% DV
Carbs 46.8g 17% DV
Fiber 18.5g 66% DV
Sugar 14.9g 30% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10035mg 100% DV
Potassium 1658mg 35% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1034mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 64.3mg 71% DV
Calcium 679.5mg 52% DV
Iron 24.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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