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Cheesy Zucchini Taco Skillet

This Cheesy Zucchini Taco Skillet is a quick and easy, 21 Day Fix-approved comfort food dinner recipe.  Because even healthy eaters deserve cheese with their zucchini. ;)
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Nancylynn

Ingredients

  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 pounds extra lean grass-fed ground sirloin
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups zucchini sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or salt free taco seasoning
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes or (10oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilis
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Sprinkle salt and pepper
  • 2/3 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Optional taco toppings

  • Avocado, cilantro, extra cheese, anything goes!

Instructions

  • Spray a pan with olive oil cooking spray. Over medium low heat, saute onions and pepper for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add ground beef and brown until cooked through.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook together for 10-15 minutes, or until the zucchini is tender. Stir in 2/3 cup of cheese and remove from heat (or omit this step for dairy free or if you are over your blue).
  • Portion into 4 bowls and top with your favorite taco toppings!

Notes

21 Day Fix: 1 1/2 GREEN, 1 RED, 1/2 BLUE plus toppings (per serving)
WW: 8 points (per serving) [Calculated using 95% lean ground beef and reduced fat cheddar cheese]

Nutrition

Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 1040mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 692IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 6mg