Quick and Easy Zoodle Recipe
Besides being low in calories, fat, and sugar, Zucchini is also rich in multiple antioxidants and a wonderful source of Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin A. Zucchini may also help protect you from cardiovascular disease, several types of cancer, eye-related disorders, and skin disorders.
That's why we're making this super quick recipe that uses zucchini instead of pasta!
Ingredients
2 packs of store bought pre-spiralized Zucchini Noodles (or other spiralized/noodled vegetable you prefer)
If you have a vegetable spiralizer: you can buy whole vegetables like zucchini and make your own “noodles” using 4 fresh Zucchini
A jar of tomato sauce or a tomato-based soup of your choice
One pack of protein of choice (e.g., chicken, beef, shrimp, ground meat) – select thin cuts of meats for quicker cooks.
1-2 cloves of garlic (e.g., fresh, frozen, jarred)
~2 tablespoons of Olive oil or cooking oil of choice
Seasonings: salt, black pepper (optional: red pepper flakes, basil, oregano)
Equipment
1 Medium to large sauté pan
1 pair of tongs
Cutting board
Knife
Serving bowl (if you choose)
Directions
Prepare protein (e.g., cut into bite sized pieces, defrost frozen shrimp in lukewarm water).
Heat 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large sauté pan on the stove over medium-high heat.
Add protein and sauté (do not overcrowd the pan, you can do this in two stages).
With thin cut proteins cut into bite sizes, these should cook very quickly (about 2-4 minutes each side).
Season protein with salt and black pepper
When the protein is complete remove from the pan and place in the bowl you’re serving the final dish in.
If your pan looks dry, add another tablespoon of olive oil.
Add 1-2 cloves of crushed garlic to oil and sir briefly (15-30 seconds; you don’t want it to brown, so turn down heat if it’s cooking too fast.
Add zoodles (or other spiraled vegetables of your choice)
Add a large pinch of each seasoning or preferred amounts of your choice (salt, black pepper, and optional seasonings).
Sautee for approximately 3-4 minutes until tender but not too soft so they dont fall apart.
Add tomato sauce or tomato-based soup of your choice and cook for roughly another 2 minutes or until the sauce is warm.
Taste, adjust seasoning, and add the protein back into the pan and toss until mixed.
Pour pan contents into serving bowl (if you choose).
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