Taco Skillet

2 pounds lean ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 tablespoons Taco Seasoning 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained 16 ounces coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage Salt, to taste 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 6 tablespoons sour cream, optional Cilantro, optional Brown the meat with the onion and garlic in a large skillet; drain the grease. Add the seasoning and tomatoes. Simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Add the cabbage and cook, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add salt to taste, if needed. Sprinkle the cheese over the top, cover and cook 2 minutes until the cheese melts. Stir in the cheese. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and a pinch of cilantro if desired. Makes 6 servings APPROXIMATE NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING: 383 Calories; 24g Fat; 32g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 8g Net Carbs.

Zucchini and Cheese Bake

4 tablespoons butter, divided 1 cup onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 1/4 lbs zucchini, 1/8" slices (about 4 medium zucchini) 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 1 egg 1/2 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 teaspoon pepper 1 ounce freshly grated parmesan cheese Butter or spray a 6x8" baking dish or a 6-cup casserole dish. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onion and garlic; sauté until the onion is soft and translucent. Transfer to a small bowl. Melt the remaining butter over medium-low heat in the same skillet. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring frequently until the zucchini is tender. Turn the heat to high very briefly; cook and stir constantly until most of the liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add all the remaining ingredients except the onions and parmesan cheese and pulse to combine. Add the onions and pulse just to combine. Pour into the baking dish. Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the top. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown on top and set in the middle. Makes 4 servings. APPROXIMATE NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING: 319 Calories; 28g Fat; 12g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 6g Net Carbs.

Fried Eggplant

1 eggplant, about 1 1/4 pounds before trimming Oil, for frying Breading mixture: 3/4 cup almond flour 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, 3 ounces 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and pepper, to taste 2 eggs Combine all the dry ingredients in a pie pan. Break the eggs into another pie pan and beat well with a fork. Start with 2 eggs and add the third one if needed. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cut the eggplant into twelve 1/4-inch slices. Dip each piece of eggplant in egg to coat, then lightly coat them with parmesan-almond mixture. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain them on a paper towel-lined plate. Makes 6 servings. APPROXIMATE NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING: 250 Calories; 20g Fat; 12g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 4.5g Dietary Fiber; 3.5g Net Carbs

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