Low Carb Enchiladas
User Reviews
4.5
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
624 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Low Carb Enchiladas
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Zucchini slices replace tortillas in this easy recipe for Low Carb Enchiladas, filled with taco seasoned ground beef & smothered in a delicious red sauce!
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup bell pepper diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 cups Red Enchilada Sauce divided
- 2 zucchini large
- 2 cups pepper jack cheese shredded
Optional Toppings
- sour cream
- hot sauce
- avocado sliced
- cilantro chopped
- jalapeños sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add the onion and bell pepper, saute for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook through.
- Drain any grease, then add the taco seasoning and ½ cup red enchilada sauce.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Slice the zucchinis lengthwise into thin slices.
- Place half of the zucchini slices in a layer on the bottom of a 9” x 13” baking dish.
- Top with the ground beef mixture.
- Place the remaining zucchini slices on top of the beef.
- Top with the remaining 1 ½ cups sauce and 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese.
- Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top with the optional toppings of your choice.
Notes
- Nutritional information provided does not include the optional toppings.
- Want to spice up these enchiladas? Sauté diced jalapeños or serrano peppers with the onions and bell peppers. Or add 2 tablespoons sriracha or hot sauce to the enchilada sauce.
- These low carb enchiladas can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days before baking and eating.
- These low carb enchiladas serve 4 and contain 17 carbs per serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
624kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
43g
(66%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
1537mg
(64%)
Potassium
744mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
2720mg
(54%)
Vitamin C
71mg
(79%)
Calcium
469mg
(47%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 624 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 624kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 43g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1537mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 744mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 2720mg | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 469mg | 47% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.5
12 reviews
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