Bocadillos de Calabacín

Bocadillos de Calabacín are delicious grilled zucchini sandwiches filled with savory flavors, perfect for a vegetarian BBQ. These delightful bites are enhanced with spices and fresh ingredients, making them a healthy and satisfying option for outdoor gatherings.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic powder - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Avocado - 1 medium, sliced
• Tomato - 1 medium, sliced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, thinly sliced
• Corn tortillas - 4
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Preheat the grill or a grill pan over medium heat.
2. Slice the zucchini into 1 cm thick rounds and place them in a bowl.
3. Drizzle the olive oil over the zucchini and sprinkle with garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
4. Grill the zucchini rounds for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.
5. While the zucchini is grilling, warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable.
6. Assemble the bocadillos by placing grilled zucchini on one half of each tortilla.
7. Top with slices of avocado, tomato, red onion, and chopped cilantro.
8. Fold the tortillas over and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in calories and high in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from zucchini and fresh vegetables.

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