Radish Pasta Primavera

Radish Pasta Primavera is a vibrant, low-carb twist on a classic Italian dish, featuring spiralized radishes as a substitute for traditional pasta. This colorful medley of fresh vegetables and herbs is both nutritious and satisfying, making it a perfect light meal.

Ingredients

• Radishes - 300 grams
• Zucchini - 150 grams
• Bell pepper (red) - 1 medium
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh basil - 10 leaves, chopped
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Wash and spiralize the radishes using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler to create thin noodles.
2. Trim the ends of the zucchini and spiralize it as well, creating zucchini noodles.
3. Slice the bell pepper into thin strips and halve the cherry tomatoes.
4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the bell pepper and cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
6. Stir in the spiralized radishes and zucchini, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then stir in chopped basil.
8. Remove from heat and serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

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

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