Low-Carb Enchilada Casserole

While Nate was in New Mexico he adopted a low-carb, high protein diet and he lost a great deal of weight as a result. He looks fantastic! He's trim and fit and I am only slightly worried he may catch the eye of some other interested parties (just kidding, sort of).


Anyway, he worked so hard to get the weight off and is determined to keep it off, so I am attempting to make low-carb dinners for us and I will say, it's hard. I just like carbs. I love bread, beer, pasta, all the other things containing carbs. Plus it's more difficult to be low/no carb as a vegetarian. EVERYTHING HAS CARBS. Anyway, last night's dinner I think was a good kick-off that made me almost forget there were no chips or tortillas.


Low-Carb Enchilada Casserole


16 oz Hatch green chile salsa/green chile sauce
3 medium-sized zucchinis, ends cut and sliced into thin ribbons
1/3 red onion, fine dice
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 bell peppers, seeded and diced
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
1 beefsteak tomato, diced
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
Salt and pepper, to tase
2 C shredded cheddar cheese
2 avocados, pitted and sliced


Preheat oven to 375.


Pour 1/2 C of green chile salsa/sauce in the bottom of a 9X13 casserole dish and spread evenly. Make a layer of zucchini ribbons on the bottom.


Top the zucchini with 1/3 of the onion, garlic, bell peppers, jalapenos, tomato, beans, salt and pepper, and cheese. Top with more sauce and repeat the layers using all remaining ingredients. I ended up with 4 complete layers.


Top the final layer with remaining cheese and bake for 30 minutes, rotating the dish halfway through.


Serve up the casserole with sliced avocado and voila!


This meal was hearty and flavorful! I got 6 servings out of this beautiful casserole and didn't feel the least bit hungry despite it being very few carbs. The avocado was a great addition to soak up any additional sauce on the plate, too. I am eagerly awaiting my next serving for lunch tomorrow!


Tonight we are keeping with the low-carb and having some Cauliflower Wings and watching the first night of football together! Have a wonderful evening readers and stay tuned for some fun recipes and event recaps!