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Cheese Shell Taco Cups with Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce (Keto-Friendly)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • Sliced Colby Jack cheese or substitute with desired cheese
  • Preferred type of taco meat ground beef is shown
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 2 jalapenos
  • Juice from ½ a fresh lemon
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove minced garlic
  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro stems removed
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place sliced cheese on the prepared baking sheet – leaving an inch or so between each.
  • Bake for five minutes and remove from oven. Cheese slices should be golden brown and starting to bubble slightly.
  • Allow cheese slices to cool on the pan for two minutes. Using a spatula, gently lift each cheese slice and place one in each cup of a muffin tin. Carefully press the cheese into the cup to form the same shape. Allow them to cool in the cups for 10 minutes. 
  • While cups are cooling, prepare the Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce.

To prepare the sauce:

  • Slice jalapenos horizontally, trim and remove all (or some) of the seeds depending on your desired heat preference. Place the pieces of jalapeno into a food processor. 
  • Add the juice of half a lemon, olive oil, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, cilantro and salt. Pulse several times until ingredients have been broken down into a smooth sauce. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Remove cheese cups from muffin tin and place on a tray or platter. Place a few tablespoons of taco meat in each cup, followed by freshly chopped tomato, a drizzle of jalapeno cilantro sauce, extra Greek yogurt and cilantro and/or any other preferred toppings (salsa, guacamole, shredded cheese, etc.).

Notes

Jalapeno Cilantro Sauce may be stored in the fridge for up to a few days.  Use it on fajitas, chicken burrito bowls, burgers, egg, and more – you can really get creative as there are so many uses for this sauce!