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Tackle Wellness Goals by Adding a Touch of Green
Family Features
Jan 3, 2025
Around the start of a new year, many people are setting their wellness intentions, from incorporating a variety of greens into meals to boosting daily step goals, drinking more water, and practicing gratitude.
With more than 100 varieties of fresh, healthy, and convenient ready-to-eat salads, Fresh Express can also provide recipe inspiration and support on your journey toward a healthier lifestyle. The unique blend of little red and green baby butter lettuces in the Sweet & Crunchy Salad Blend is perfect for adding to Grilled Zucchini Nachos, a delightfully tasty alternative to traditional nachos. This veggie-forward version offers a healthier dinner idea or an easy snack for game day gatherings and other group celebrations.
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Grilled Zucchini Nachos
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Servings: 4
Heat grill to medium heat.
In large bowl, toss zucchini and olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Place zucchini on grill pan; grill 4-5 minutes until just tender. Top zucchini with cheese and cook until cheese melts, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from grill and place on plate or large platter. Top cheesy grilled zucchini with salad blend; corn; black beans; tomato; green and red onions; jalapeno, if desired; avocado; cilantro; and sour cream.
With more than 100 varieties of fresh, healthy, and convenient ready-to-eat salads, Fresh Express can also provide recipe inspiration and support on your journey toward a healthier lifestyle. The unique blend of little red and green baby butter lettuces in the Sweet & Crunchy Salad Blend is perfect for adding to Grilled Zucchini Nachos, a delightfully tasty alternative to traditional nachos. This veggie-forward version offers a healthier dinner idea or an easy snack for game day gatherings and other group celebrations.
Visit freshexpress.com to discover more than 380 fresh recipes and find a store near you.
Grilled Zucchini Nachos
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 8 minutes
Servings: 4
- 4 medium zucchini, sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 bag (5 ounces) Fresh Express Sweet & Crunchy Salad Blend
- 1 cup canned corn, cooked and drained
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions
- 1/4 cup red onions
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
Heat grill to medium heat.
In large bowl, toss zucchini and olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Place zucchini on grill pan; grill 4-5 minutes until just tender. Top zucchini with cheese and cook until cheese melts, 1-2 minutes.
Remove from grill and place on plate or large platter. Top cheesy grilled zucchini with salad blend; corn; black beans; tomato; green and red onions; jalapeno, if desired; avocado; cilantro; and sour cream.