Spicy Harissa Pasta

Spicy Harissa Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful Lebanese dish that combines the heat of harissa with the richness of olive oil and fresh vegetables. This low-carb version uses zucchini noodles to create a satisfying meal that is both healthy and delicious.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Harissa paste - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. Add the diced red bell pepper and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the harissa paste, mixing well to coat the vegetables.
5. Add the spiralized zucchini to the skillet, tossing everything together and cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the zucchini is tender but not mushy.
6. Remove from heat, then stir in the lemon juice, chopped parsley, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, topped with crumbled feta cheese.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 20 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from the vegetables and harissa.
• Low in carbs, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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