Keto Salsa Verde Pasta

Keto Salsa Verde Pasta is a delightful twist on traditional pasta, featuring zoodles (zucchini noodles) tossed in a vibrant salsa verde sauce, making it a low-carb, refreshing dish. This easy recipe brings the flavors of Mexico right to your table while keeping it keto-friendly.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium sized
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Green chili (jalapeño) - 1 small, finely chopped
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated
• Avocado - 1 small, diced

Steps

1. Spiralize the zucchini using a spiralizer to create zoodles and set aside.
2. In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped jalapeño to the pan and cook for another minute.
4. Stir in the salsa verde sauce (store-bought or homemade) and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes.
5. In a large bowl, combine the zoodles with the salsa verde mixture, tossing until the zoodles are well coated.
6. Remove from heat, add lime juice, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
7. Serve hot, garnishing with diced avocado and grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• Rich in healthy fats and fiber, which promote satiety and digestive health.

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