Recipes Cuisine Latin American Mexican Zucchini Taco Skillet 4.6 (13) 12 Reviews 2 Photos Fight off inflammation with this healthy taco skillet which uses zucchini and lean ground beef. Recipe by Carolyn Williams PhD RD Published on January 17, 2020 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 2 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive oil ¾ pound lean ground beef 1 ½ tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix ¾ teaspoon kosher salt 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added fire-roasted tomatoes with juices 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup fresh corn kernels ½ cup water 3 cups spiralized zucchini ⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese ¼ cup chopped green onion Directions Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook for 4 minutes, stirring to break up lumps. Increase heat to medium-high. Add taco seasoning and salt; cook, stirring often, until meat is browned, about 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, and water; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until zucchini is just tender, about 3 minutes. Divide among 4 bowls. Top servings with cheese and green onion. Cook's Note: To make your own salt-free taco seasoning, combine 1/4 cup chili powder, 2 tablespoons ground cumin, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, and 2 teaspoons dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper in an airtight container. Keeps for up to 3 months. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 331 Calories 17g Fat 22g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 331 % Daily Value * Total Fat 17g 22% Saturated Fat 6g 32% Cholesterol 69mg 23% Sodium 689mg 30% Total Carbohydrate 22g 8% Dietary Fiber 7g 24% Total Sugars 4g Protein 26g Vitamin C 27mg 133% Calcium 126mg 10% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 880mg 19% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved