Merguez Pasta

Merguez Pasta is a delightful fusion of Moroccan spices and keto-friendly ingredients, offering a rich and savory flavor profile. This dish combines spicy merguez sausage with zucchini noodles for a low-carb twist on a classic pasta meal.

Ingredients

• Merguez sausage - 200 grams
• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the merguez sausage to the skillet, breaking it apart as it cooks. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until browned and fully cooked.
3. Add the garlic and red bell pepper to the skillet, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the pepper is tender.
4. Stir in the cherry tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
5. Add the spiralized zucchini to the skillet and toss to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the zucchini is just tender.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lemon juice.
7. Serve immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the merguez sausage, promoting muscle growth and repair.
• Low in carbohydrates due to the use of zucchini noodles, supporting a ketogenic diet.

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