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Easy Low Carb Yellow Squash Casserole with Taco Flavor

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Last updated on: December 19, 2018

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An easy taco flavored low carb yellow squash casserole that’s quick and easy to prepare. It’s a yummy way to use up a bumper crop of summer squash.

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Are you getting tons of yellow summer squash in your garden this year? We certainly are.

My husband just pulled out another handful of summer squash from the garden today. I’ve been eating yellow squash every day since they began to ripen.

Casserole dishes are such a breeze to prepare. This low carb yellow squash casserole is a simple dish that can be prepared quick and easy.

It only took about 10 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to bake. I made it right after coming home from work.

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This is definitely a recipe to keep on hand for busy weeknights! Most taco casserole recipes use tortillas.

Although there are low carb ones, I can’t find any that are gluten free. And, I don’t always have the time to make my own.

A lot of people use zucchini in place of noodles. So, I thought why not use yellow squash in place of tortillas. Sounds reasonable, right?

Turns out, it was a great idea! This low carb yellow squash casserole is a winner. I’m putting in down as a regular on my low carb menu.

Low carb gluten free yellow summer squash taco casserole

You will have to cook up the meat first. Some people keep browned ground beef in the freezer, but I usually don’t.

While the meat is cooking, I slice up the squash. I also freshly grate my cheese for this low carb yellow squash casserole in a food processor.

You can use pre-shredded cheese if you prefer. However, you should keep in mind that it contains unnecessary carbs.

Check the ingredients on the shredded cheese package. Starch is usually added as an anti-caking agent so the cheese pieces don’t stick together.

Low carb yellow squash casserole dish

Although this is named a low carb yellow squash casserole, you don’t have to use this particular vegetable. Zucchini would work just as well.

The same thing goes for the cheese. I used cheddar because I usually have some in the refrigerator. But, a Mexican cheese blend could be used instead.

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If you liked this recipe, you may want to check out my taco stuffed peppers and yellow squash recipe. It’s another tasty way to use up those summer garden vegetables!

Low Carb Yellow Squash Casserole with Taco Flavor

A low carb yellow summer squash taco casserole that's quick and easy to prepare. It's a yummy way to use up a bumper crop of summer squash.

 

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Low Carb Yello Squash Casserole with Taco Flavor

This low carb taco casserole is an easy dish to use up a bumper crop of summer squash. This is a simple dish that can be prepared quick and easy.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword easy casserole recipe, quick weeknight dinners
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10 people
Calories 204kcal
Author Lisa | Low Carb Yum

Ingredients

  • 2 cups summer squash , thinly sliced
  • 1 can diced tomato , 14.5 oz
  • 1 pound ground beef , cooked and drained
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese , grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add canned tomato and seasonings to cooked meat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Place the sliced squash at the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Place meat mixture on top of squash, sprinkle grated cheese on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 25 minutes.

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Notes

Servings: 10
Carbs per serving: 3 g

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Low Carb Yello Squash Casserole with Taco Flavor
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 204 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 399mg 17%
Potassium 187mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin A 15%
Vitamin C 16%
Calcium 19%
Iron 8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Lisa at Low Carb Yum
Lisa has been creating low carb recipes for herself and sharing them with others since 2010. She loves to experiment in the kitchen and find new ways to create low sugar foods that taste like high carb favorites! Her recipes have been featured on popular magazine sites including Fitness, Shape, Country Living, Women's Health, and Men's Health. Lisa lives in Southeastern Connecticut. Connect with her and Low Carb Yum at:

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A low carb yellow summer squash taco casserole that's quick and easy to prepare. It's a yummy way to use up a bumper crop of summer squash.

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  1. Delicious! I used fajita seasoning mix and it turned out great! My whole family loved it, including two toddlers.

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  2. I didn’t have canned tomatoes so I used a bit of salsa and a small can of chipotles in adobo sauce instead. Mixed in a big dollop of Greek yogurt too, to calm the heat of the chiles. Also used ground pork instead of beef. Pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was with these substitutions! This is a very adaptable recipe.

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  3. We modified this a little. Used a hamburger and sausage combo and added some wild rice. It was very good.

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  4. Thanks for the recipe Lisa!! Yummy and easy, a great combo! Will definitely make this again. I used lean ground turkey and added a can of mild chopped green chilies. I tilted the pan while cooling and dabbed off the liquid that drained from the squash.

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  7. So yummy … and quick and easy. I did not have all the spices on hand but did have a pkg of McCormicks taco seasoning. I used half a package with great results. The sour cream was also a great idea. Thank you!!!

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  10. Made this tonight. My husband and friend raved over how tasty it was. I did tweak it just a bit in what sounded yummy to me to add to it. I sauteed some mushrooms to add to the meat mixture. I added a layer of Greek pepperocini’s on top of the meat before topping with cheese. Finally, I added sliced olives on top of the cheese before baking. Wonderful, simple, yummy dinner.
    Thank you for the recipe!!

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  11. I made this a couple weeks ago, and I’m making it again tonight. I’m doing LCHF and I think this will be a regular. I added a little green onion & served it with a dollop of sour cream. It’s really good, thanks for the recipe!

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