LEAN & GREEN YELLOW SQUASH TACO CASSEROLE

OPTAVIA Counts:

• 1 Lean
• 1.33 Green
• 3 Condiment

Tip: 5 servings of this dish may be prepared, but the casserole can also be cut into individual 1-serving portions and frozen for later. Do you fantasize about dining on Mexican cuisine at almost every meal? This lean and green delicious and low-calorie Yellow Squash Taco Casserole will help you to create a nutritious Mexican dinner in less than an hour!

• Difficulty
  Easy
• Servings
  5
• Cooking Time
  25 MINUTES
• Prep Time
  15 MINUTES

LEAN & GREEN YELLOW SQUASH TACO CASSEROLE

INGREDIENTS

• 1.25 lbs Lean Ground Beef
• 2 cup Yellow Squash sliced
• 1.5 tsp Cumin
• 1.5 tsp Paprika
• 1.5 tsp Chili Powder
• 1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 3/4 tsp Garlic Powder
• 2 cup Low Fat Cheddar Cheese grated
• 14 oz canned diced tomato

LEAN & GREEN YELLOW SQUASH TACO CASSEROLE

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
2. Brown the ground beef. After browning the beef. Add the canned diced tomatoes and seasonings to the ground beef along with a pinch of salt and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Place the sliced squash on a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
4. Place the meat in a single layer over the squash, then top with grated cheese.
5. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Bake for about 25 minutes.