Spaghetti Tacos with Zoodles

Name: Spaghetti Tacos with Zoodles
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Latin American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp dried oregano; 3 large zucchinis, spiralized; 1/2 tbsp (7.5 g) olive oil; 2 bell peppers, small dice; 1 onion, small dice; 1/2 tbsp (7.5 g) extra virgin olive oil; 1.3 lb lean ground meat; 1/2 tbsp (7.5 g) virgin olive oil; 4 tsp (20 g) minced garlic; 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp (30 g) lime juice

9 steps

Prep:30minCook:30min

Anyone else remember spaghetti tacos from iCarly and desperately want to try them? I wanted to make it a complete meal, so I've swapped the spaghetti for zoodles (to avoid the double carb of taco shell and pasta), as well as added meat and more vegetables. These go great with whole wheat or keto tortillas, or even on its own

Updated at: Sat, 06 Apr 2024 13:01:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories277.2 kcal (14%)

Total Fat11.2 g (16%)

Carbs18.8 g (7%)

Sugars6.9 g (8%)

Protein29.4 g (59%)

Sodium742 mg (37%)

Fiber5 g (18%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

5 servings

Instructions

Taco Seasoning

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the spices for the taco seasoning - chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and oregano. Set aside

chili powder2 Tbsp

paprika1 Tbsp

ground cumin1 Tbsp

onion powder1 Tbsp

garlic powder1 Tbsp

salt1 tsp

black pepper1 tsp

dried oregano1 tsp

Zoodles

Step 2

Use a spiralizer to cut your zucchini into zoodles. Add to a large pan with olive oil over medium heat. Season with 1-2 tbsp of your taco seasoning

zucchinis3

olive oil7.5g

Step 3

Cover, and cook for a few minutes under occasional stirring, until the noodles have lightly softened and water is released. Set aside in a bowl

Peppers & Onions

Step 4

As the zucchini cooks, cut your peppers and onion into a small dice. When the pan is free, add veggies to the pan with oil over medium heat. Season with 1-2 tbsp of your taco seasoning

bell peppers2

onion1

extra virgin olive oil7.5g

Step 5

Cover and cook over medium heat, or until the peppers have softened and the onions are translucent and begin to caramelize. Set aside in the bowl with the noodles

Meat

Step 6

Last but not least, the meat. When the pan is free, add in the ground meat and oil over medium heat. Cook until fully browned, and break up the meat with a wooden spoon

lean ground meat1.3 lb

virgin olive oil7.5g

Step 7

Season with the rest of your taco seasoning when the meat is fully cooked. Add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds

minced garlic20g

Step 8

Turn heat down to medium low, and pour in your diced tomatoes. Cover, and let simmer for about 10 minutes. The sauce should thicken and will be bubbling. Squeeze in some lime