Soft Zucchini Taco Shells Recipe
These Soft Zucchini Taco Shells offer a low-carb, flavorful alternative to traditional taco shells. Made with shredded zucchini, masa harina, and a blend of cheeses and spices, they bake up crispy around the edges yet remain soft and pliable—perfect for stuffing with your favorite taco fillings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 6 taco shells 1x
- Category: Taco Shells
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 3 ½ cups shredded zucchini
Dry Ingredients
- ⅛ tsp plus ¼ tsp salt, divided
- ¼ cup masa harina flour
- ¼ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
Other
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 450°F to get it hot and ready for baking the zucchini shells.
- Prepare zucchini: Place the shredded zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Squeeze out moisture: Wrap the towel tightly around the zucchini and press over the sink to remove as much liquid as possible. You should end up with just over 2 compact cups of zucchini.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine the squeezed zucchini with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt, masa harina, shredded cheddar, parmesan, garlic powder, cumin, and the egg. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is well combined.
- Form shells: Divide the zucchini mixture into 6 equal portions, roughly ⅓ cup each. Press each portion into a 5 to 6-inch circle on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake shells: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 22 minutes or until the edges are nicely browned.
- Cool and serve: Allow the shells to cool enough to handle. Gently peel them off the parchment—they should come off easily. Fill them with your preferred taco fillings and enjoy!
Notes
- Be sure to squeeze out as much moisture from the zucchini as possible to ensure the shells hold together well during baking.
- If the mixture feels too wet, you can add a little extra masa harina to help bind it.
- These shells work great as a low-carb substitute and can be customized with different spices and cheeses to suit your taste.
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