Paleo Zucchini Noodles

Paleo Zucchini Noodles offer a delightful twist on traditional pizza, using spiralized zucchini as a base for savory, fresh toppings. This dish is not only gluten-free but also packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal option.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1/2, diced
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved
• Cooked chicken breast - 150 grams, shredded
• Coconut aminos - 2 tablespoons
• Italian seasoning - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh basil - a handful, chopped

Steps

1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer or julienne peeler to create noodles.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Add diced red bell pepper and sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and shredded chicken, and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
6. Add coconut aminos, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, mixing well to combine.
7. Finally, add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the skillet and toss everything together, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the noodles are slightly softened.
8. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a Paleo diet.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables and chicken.

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