Thanks for joining me and Sarah for Meatless Monday today. I’ve got another super easy skillet dinner to share with you. Since I love all the flavors of Mexican dishes, I am always looking for new ways to prepare them. I have a lot “on my plate” these next few weeks and I cannot always spend as much time cooking as I’d like. I am working on more simple but tasty weeknight options and this Skillet Black Bean Taco Zoodles recipe has all that and more. Low carb, lower-calorie, and gluten free.
Skillet Black Bean Taco Zoodles
I got a large amount of squash and zucchini again in my weekly Hungry Harvest box and wanted to use it up in a new way. Zoodles (spiralized zucchini/squash) are always a favorite of mine and I find them very filling and satisfying. They can basically take on any flavors that you might fancy. I can’t get enough Mexican inspired foods so I figured why not combine them into one delicious Skillet Black Bean Taco Zoodles meal? Everyone loves tacos!
Just like regular tacos, this recipe is really versatile. If you don’t like black beans, another bean or protein can easily be subbed in. If your family needs a little extra heft, I won’t tell anyone if you add some meat or chicken.
The most important cooking tip of this Skillet Black Bean Taco Zoodles is to make sure that you do not overcook the zoodles. They will be a pile of mush if you cook them too much. I literally steamed them in a small amount of water in the skillet for only 2-3 minutes and then removed them from the pan. A critical step to the success of the meal!
This meal is naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and can be vegan if you leave off the cheese on top. Using zucchini noodles also makes this a low carb option that everyone can enjoy. Inspiration for this week’s Taco Tuesday I hope.
One Pan Skillet Black Bean Taco Zoodles Low Carb Taco Tuesday
1 pan, quick and easy Taco Tuesday dinner. This Black Bean Taco Zoodles Skillet dinner can easily be customized to fit any diet needs. Lower carb and calories makes the perfect family meal idea any night of the week
Ingredients
- 4 zucchini/squash spiralized
- 15 oz can of black beans, rinsed
- 15 oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 C frozen corn
- 1 Jalapeño pepper-diced
- 1 package of lower sodium taco seasoning (prepared according to package)
- 1 C diced red/green bell peppers
- juice of 1 lime
- a handful of fresh cilantro
- salt & pepper to taste
- optional garnish:
- shredded cheddar cheese
- sour cream
- avocado slices
Instructions
Heat a large skillet to med high
Add 1/2 water and zoodles w a sprinkle of salt
steam for 2-3 min only & remove from pan into a bowl
DO NOT OVERCOOK
In the same skillet add:
coat of olive oil & return to med high
Add in peppers, jalapeno, and corn saute 3-5 min
Add in canned tomatoes and beans
Mix taco seasoning according to package directions add about 1/2 of liquid
add cilantro and lime juice
Reduce to simmer
Right before you are ready to serve, reintroduce zoodles and mix to combine
Serve with a recommended garnish
Notes
If you choose to add in a protein such as meat or chicken or seafood, cook it in the skillet right after you steam the zoodles. Then, add in all the other ingredients to combine.
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You know i love anything mexican and anything spiralized!
Me too! This one was great but I may be biased
I’ve only made zoodles a few times but I do enjoy them. This dish looks really good. I love Mexican food. You come up with so many creative recipes!
Thanks so much I try to keep it interesting around here
I bought a zoodler last year and have used it once. My men just weren’t enamored with it. I need to experiment again. This looks like a fun recipe!
Yes I hope you do
Yay for taco zoodles! I really neeed to break out my spiralizer again! *-* This looks awesome!
I go through phases with it for sure
This looks super tasty! I love anything Mexican flavor too. Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for joining us!
Zoodles are perfect for a hot summer day… or fall day with this weather!
Yes indeed! Thanks for joining us for meatless Monday
LOVE this creative recipe. The perfect meatless monday dish and I am obsessed with zoodles so I’m in LOVE!
Thanks Abbey! I love them too and it’s fun to think up new ways to enjoy them
I’ve never thought to do tacos with zoodles but this makes me want to try! Yum!
It’s a different twist I hope you enjoy
YUM! This looks delicious and super filling! I just had zoodles on Thursday and need to again soon 🙂 have a great Monday!
Thanks one of my new favorites!
I so want to try this Black Bean Taco Zoodles dish! Sounds amazing! I made the mistake of over cooking zoodles and your right mush is exactly what it was! I think I’d like to try this in flour tortillas too!
Yes you have to only cook them for a very short time. I assume they work with tortillas as well. Let me know you try them
That does look so good! I love zoodles.
Me too! I am always looking for new ways to use them
I am sooo loving this. Not only is it beautiful, but it’s packed with some much YUM! Great recipe!!
Thanks so much Mikki!
Hi Deborah, Thanks for hosting, I used the new logo for this party. This zoodle plate is tempting I love black beans, I want to taste this plate now.
OH good! I hope you try it out. Black beans are one of my favorite as well
I have actually never made zoodles! This has so many of the flavors I love – may need to pin this one too!
I hope you try it it’s really very easy I promise. You can also buy zoodles already spiralized in most grocery stores now if you want to try that
oooooh this looks good! I am not a bean person (at all, LOL), but I do like black beans 😉 And (are you sitting?), I have a “spiralizer” that I’ve used for zucchini.
What???!! You have to make it 🙂
This looks really delicious. I don’t spiralize often but when I do, it’s because you post a recipe like this!
Ha thanks you are the best!
Giiirrrll you know the way to my heart! Zoodles and Mexican Food! I would never have thought to combine these two loves. But I’m so glad you did 🙂
Well thanks! It turned out to be so good it’s one of my new faves too
I got a spiralizer, but I have yet to make zoodles. This recipe looks really good. Cilantro, sour cream, cheese, oh yes!
Yes indeed! Try it out and thanks
I’ve never made zoodles, but I do love all thing Mexican! This sounds delicious!!
Thanks so much I think I could eat it Mexican food all the time!
This looks so good! I’m bummed our zucchini plants died. We started off with so many I thought it would be a big year but nope. Pretty bummed but luckily I know where I can get some.
Happy Meatless Monday!
I need to have my own garden one of these years!
I never thought to mix zoodles with a taco-based recipe. Yum!
You are going to love it!
Zoodles are so awesome. I love your recipe for Meatless Monday. So delicious!
Thanks so much hope you try it out
This looks amazing. Definitely going to try!
Thanks hope you enjoy!
Yum Yum! I know that I wouldn’t even miss the meat in this dish. Can’t wait to try it!
You will not miss the meat!
I love me some zoodles! 🙂 I feel like they’re so versatile. I’m not sure I’ve ever done taco zoodles before, so this recipe is definitely going on my list.
Fabulous! Hope you enjoy it
Wow…this looks delicious. Pinning to try it out later. Thanks!
Thanks hope enjoy it!
This looks amazing! i can’t get over all of the colors. Tex-mex is my favorite flavor profile.
Mine too! It will be again very soon