Zeytinli Erişte

Zeytinli Erişte is a delightful low-carb Turkish pasta dish featuring zucchini noodles tossed with savory olives and aromatic herbs. This dish is not only satisfying but also brings a taste of Turkey to your table with every bite.

Ingredients

• Zucchini - 2 medium
• Black olives - 100 grams, pitted and sliced
• Cherry tomatoes - 150 grams, halved
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Parmesan cheese - 30 grams, grated (optional)

Steps

1. Wash the zucchinis and cut them into thin noodles using a spiralizer or a peeler.
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the minced garlic, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the zucchini noodles to the skillet and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until slightly softened.
4. Stir in the sliced black olives and halved cherry tomatoes, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until the tomatoes are tender.
5. Season the mixture with dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to taste.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
7. Serve the dish warm, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 480 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from zucchini and tomatoes.

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