Grilled Zucchini and Corn Tostadas Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 Old El Paso soft flour tortillas (taco size)
- 3 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
- 2 ears sweet corn, husked
- Olive oil, for brushing zucchini and corn
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 ripe avocados, pit removed and chopped
- 2 limes, cut into wedges
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 821g | |
| Calories 589 | |
| Calories from Fat 373 | 63% |
| Total Fat 41.56g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 6.08g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium 2605mg | 74% |
| Total Carbs 61.02g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 27.8g | 93% |
| Sugars 12.33g | 8% |
| Protein 13.06g | 21% |
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