Spaghetti Tacos with Zoodles

GF DF NF SF Apr 5, 2024

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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 Oat-Wheat Tortillas or Gluten Free Oat Wraps, or even on its own

TACO SEASONING
- 2 tbsp (16 g) Chili powder
- 1 tbsp (10 g) Paprika
- 1 tbsp (10 g) Cumin, ground
- 1 tbsp (10 g) Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp (10 g) Onion powder
- 1 tsp (6 g) Salt
- 1 tsp (3 g) Black pepper, ground
- 1 tsp (1 g) Oregano, dried

ZOODLES
- 3 medium (588 g) Zucchini
- 1/2 tbsp (7.5 g) Extra virgin olive oil

PEPPERS & ONIONS
- 2 medium (240 g) Bell pepper
- 1 medium (110 g) Onion
- 1/2 tbsp (7.5 g) Extra virgin olive oil

MEAT
- 1.3 lb (589 g) Ground turkey, 93/7
- 1/2 tbsp (7.5 g) Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 tsp (20 g) Minced garlic
- 14.5 oz can (411 g) Diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp (30 g) Lime juice

TACOS
- 5 medium (225 g) Gluten Free Oat Wraps

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Add the meat to the bowl with the vegetables. Combine together, and serve. Pair this with any hard or soft shelled tacos, cheese, and salsa

10. Note that the nutrition facts below include 1 Gluten Free Oat Wrap per serving

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Description

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 Oat-Wheat Tortillas or Gluten Free Oat Wraps, or even on its own

Time

Prep Time:

30 minutes

Cook Time:

30 minutes

Total Time:

1 hour

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$2.28

Ingredients

Serving(s)

Taco Seasoning

2 tbsp Chili powder
1 tbsp Paprika
1 tbsp Cumin, ground
1 tbsp Garlic powder
1 tbsp Onion powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black pepper, ground
1 tsp Oregano, dried

Zoodles

3 medium Zucchini
1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

Peppers & Onions

2 medium Bell pepper
1 medium Onion
1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

Meat

1.3 lb Ground turkey, 93/7
1/2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
4 tsp Minced garlic
14.5 oz can Diced tomatoes
2 tbsp Lime juice

Tacos

5 medium Gluten Free Oat Wraps

Instructions

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

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
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

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
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

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

9. Add the meat to the bowl with the vegetables. Combine together, and serve. Pair this with any hard or soft shelled tacos, cheese, and salsa
10. Note that the nutrition facts below include 1 Gluten Free Oat Wrap per serving

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 5

Calories: 379

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Total Fat: 17.9g (23 %)
 Saturated Fat: 3.7g (19 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 4.5g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 7.6g
Cholesterol: 87mg (29 %)
Sodium: 1040mg (45 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 30.5g (11 %)
 Fiber: 6.9g (25 %)
 Net Carbs: 23.6g
 Total Sugar: 6.0g
Protein: 28.8g (58 %)

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Vitamin B12: 1.41mcg (59 %)
Vitamin D: 0.47mcg (2 %)
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Calcium: 123mg (9 %)
Iron: 4.59mg (26 %)
Magnesium: 128mg (30 %)
Potassium: 1044mg (22 %)

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Glycemic Index

:

29.0

Glycemic Load

:

7.4

Sources of Inspiration

https://kirbiecravings.com/one-pot-taco-zucchini-noodles/#recipe

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