Pâtes aux Olives

Pâtes aux Olives is a vibrant Paleo Moroccan pasta dish that combines the richness of olives with fragrant spices and fresh vegetables. This dish is both hearty and healthy, making it a perfect meal for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Black olives - 100 grams, pitted and sliced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped

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. Stir in the diced red bell pepper and cook for another 3-4 minutes until softened.
4. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Gently fold in the spiralized zucchini and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the zucchini is just tender.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
7. Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 20 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in healthy fats from olives and olive oil.
• High in fiber due to the zucchini and vegetables.

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