Description
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these delicious low carb recipes that are full of flavor and guilt-free. Perfect for a fiesta!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Zucchini Enchiladas (sliced thinly)
- 1 lb Ground Beef (or turkey)
- 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning (low sodium)
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese (Mexican blend)
- 1 cup Salsa (low carb)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream (for serving)
- 1 large Avocado (sliced for garnish)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and a little water to the beef, stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a baking dish, layer zucchini slices to form a base, then add a layer of the beef mixture.
- Spread a layer of salsa over the beef and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly.
- Let cool for a few minutes, slice, and serve with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite low carb vegetables.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños to the beef mixture.
- Serve with low carb tortilla chips for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25