Fideos con Calabacín

Fideos con Calabacín is a vibrant and flavorful Spanish pasta dish featuring tender noodles tossed with fresh zucchini and a hint of garlic. This vegetarian delight is not only simple to prepare but also highlights the natural sweetness of the vegetables.

Ingredients

• Fideos (thin noodles) - 150 grams
• Zucchini - 2 medium (about 300 grams)
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Tomato paste - 1 tablespoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh parsley - for garnish

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. Slice the zucchini into thin rounds and add them to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and smoked paprika, mixing well to combine with the zucchini.
5. Add the fideos to the skillet along with the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the fideos are al dente and have absorbed most of the liquid.
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from zucchini.
• Low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free.

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