Salsa Verde Pasta

Salsa Verde Pasta is a vibrant dish that combines the freshness of homemade salsa verde with al dente zucchini noodles, creating a flavorful and healthy meal. This Paleo twist on pasta is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients from fresh vegetables and herbs.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Tomatillos - 200 grams, husked and quartered
• Green onion - 2, chopped
• Jalapeño - 1 small, seeds removed and chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Avocado - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams, halved

Steps

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, cilantro, green onion, jalapeño, garlic, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create the salsa verde.
2. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the spiralized zucchini and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still al dente.
3. Remove the skillet from heat and pour the salsa verde over the zucchini noodles, tossing to combine thoroughly.
4. Add the diced avocado and halved cherry tomatoes to the pasta, gently folding them into the mixture.
5. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 360 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Low in carbs and high in healthy fats from avocado and olive oil.

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