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Taco Zucchini Noodles
quick and easy recipe with tasty taco meat layered with zucchini noodles for low carbs
Course
dinner, lunch
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
35
minutes
minutes
Servings
5
Calories
197
kcal
Author
Brandi Crawford
Ingredients
1
ground beef
1
large zucchini
1
large yellow squash
3
garlic cloves
chopped
1
cup
red onion
chopped
1
container Rotel
1
cup
Trader Joe’s Fat Free Refried Black Beans
1/3
cup
green pepper
chopped
¼
packet Trader Joes Taco Seasoning
1
teaspoon
chili powder
1
teaspoon
cumin
Instructions
Prepare the zucchini noodles using a spiralizer. Pat the noodles dry with a paper towel.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the garlic and red onions. Cook until fragrant.
Add in the ground beef, chili powder, and cumin. Break down the ground beef into small pieces as it cooks.
Add the Rotel, black beans, taco seasoning, and green pepper. Mix well and allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add the zucchini noodles and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
Topping ideas: plain, non-fat Greek yogurt, salsa, avocado, and reduced-fat Mexican cheese
Nutrition
Calories:
197
kcal