Zucchini Noodles Primavera

Zucchini Noodles Primavera is a vibrant, low-carb dish packed with fresh vegetables and light flavors, perfect for a healthy lunch. This dish highlights the natural sweetness of zucchini and the crunch of seasonal vegetables, making it both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium
• Yellow bell pepper - 1 medium
• Carrot - 1 medium
• Garlic - 2 cloves
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh basil - 10 grams
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer to create zucchini noodles and set aside.
2. Chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the red and yellow bell peppers, and julienne the carrot.
3. Mince the garlic cloves.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the chopped bell peppers and carrot to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften.
6. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they begin to burst and release their juices.
7. Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet, season with salt and black pepper, and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the zucchini noodles are tender but still firm.
8. Remove from heat, add chopped fresh basil, and toss again.
9. Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a low-carb diet.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from fresh vegetables.

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