Zucchini Noodles Provençale

Zucchini Noodles Provençale is a light and vibrant dish that captures the essence of the French countryside. With fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, this low-carb pasta alternative is both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium (about 400g)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons (30ml)
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200g, halved
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Black olives - 50g, pitted and sliced
• Fresh basil - 10g, chopped
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Parmesan cheese - 20g, grated (optional)

Steps

1. Using a spiralizer or a vegetable peeler, create zucchini noodles from the zucchini and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
5. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, olives, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes start to burst.
6. Toss in the zucchini noodles and chopped basil, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are tender but still al dente.
7. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

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

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