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gluten free low carb taco stuffed yellow squash

Taco Stuffed Yellow Squash and Peppers

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10 stuffed halves
Calories: 211
Author: Lisa MarcAurele
No need to bother with taco shells or tortillas with these delicious low carb taco stuffed peppers and yellow squash. Just stuff and bake. Use zucchini too!
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Ingredients

  • 3 yellow squash sliced lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 green peppers halved and seeded
  • 1 ¼ pound ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Boil or steam squash for 5-8 minutes to soften.
  • Brown ground beef in skillet with garlic and chopped green pepper.
  • Combine remaining seasonings in small bowl.
  • Stir in seasonings and water to browned ground beef. Simmer until water has been absorbed.
  • Scoop meat mix into halved squash and pepper on baking pan. Top with cheese
  • Cover with foil and bake at 400°F for 30-35 minutes.

Notes

Makes 10 servings
Nutrition per serving: 3.3g net carb

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 211 | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 38.9mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Additional Info

Net Carbs: 3 g | % Carbs: 6 % | % Protein: 26.1 % | % Fat: 67.8 % | SmartPoints: 7
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