Zoodle Sopes

Zoodle Sopes offers a delightful twist on traditional Mexican sopes, substituting corn masa with spiralized zucchini for a low-carb, gluten-free version. Topped with seasoned beef, fresh toppings, and a zesty sauce, this dish is both satisfying and healthy.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium (about 400g)
• Ground beef - 200g
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4, finely chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Sour cream - 2 tablespoons
• Lime - 1, cut into wedges

Steps

1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer or julienne peeler to create zoodles. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
5. In a separate pan, lightly sauté the zoodles in a drizzle of olive oil for about 3-4 minutes until just tender but still crunchy. Season with salt and pepper.
6. To assemble, place a generous portion of zoodles on a plate, top with seasoned ground beef, and garnish with diced tomato, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
7. Drizzle sour cream on top and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in vegetables, providing essential vitamins and minerals.

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