Enchilada Stuffed Zucchini
Low carb Mexican dish.
- Prep time
- 45 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 6
- Type
- Main Dish

Ingredients
- 1 tsp sea saltNutrition
- 2 medium young green onionsNutrition
- 1 cup enchilada sauceNutrition
- 6 oz cheddar cheeseNutrition
- 1 tbsp chili powderNutrition
- 1 tbsp garlic powderNutrition
- 1 tbsp onion powderNutrition
- 1 tbsp paprikaNutrition
- 2 tsps black pepperNutrition
- 6 medium zucchinisNutrition
- 1 lb ground beefNutrition
Directions
- 1Wash zucchini and cut in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller or teaspoon scoop out the inside flesh leaving about 1/4 to 3/8" all around making a little "boat".
- 2Chop the scooped out zucchini and the green onions and set aside.
- 3Brown the ground beef and drain well. Add all the spices, zucchini, green onions, and enchilada sauce and simmer all together for 30 minutes on low to low-medium heat. Stir occasionally.
- 4Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
- 5Place your prepared zucchini in a 7x11" or 9x13" cake pan lined with foil and sprayed with cooking spray. Drain the meat sauce slightly saving any liquid. Scoop 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the meat mixture. Pour any remaining meat and sauce around the zucchini in the pan. Top with cheese and cover with foil.
- 6Bake at for 30 minutes.
- 7Serve hot with sour cream, salsa, black olives, or other low carb choices.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition Facts
Per 1 serving (352 g)
Calories338
Total Fat21.8 g
Saturated Fat10.6 g
Trans Fat0.7 g
Cholesterol81 mg
Sodium895 mg
Total Carbohydrate13.0 g
Dietary Fiber4.2 g
Sugars4.6 g
Protein24.3 g
- Potassium
- 864 mg
Per 100 g
- Calories
- 96
- Protein
- 6.9 g
- Carbs
- 3.7 g
- Fat
- 6.2 g
338kcal
- Protein 28%
- Carbs 15%
- Fat 57%
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