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zucchini noodles with creamy red pepper sauce
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SkinnyMS

Zucchini Noodles with Creamy Red Pepper Sauce

These wonderful zucchini noodles are smothered in a creamy sauce that looks indulgent but is actually healthy for you with low carbs and calories.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Universal
Keyword: Diabetic-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Low-Carb, Vegetarian
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 200kcal
Author: SkinnyMs.

Ingredients

US Customary - Metric
  • 4 zucchini small, spiralized or julienned*
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 6 roasted red peppers large
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 2 ounces goat cheese softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt more or less to taste
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted, for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons basil chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan over medium heat. Add the noodles and salt lightly. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until noodles soften. Remove the noodles from the pan.
  • In a blender, puree the red peppers, garlic, olive oil, and goat cheese. Add the sauce to the pan over medium heat, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until hot. Add the noodles and toss to coat. Season to taste. Serve garnished with basil and toasted pine nuts.
  • *Pine nuts can be toasted in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden and fragrant.

Notes

*You can also julienne by hand by cutting planks lengthwise and then cutting the zucchini into thin strips like noodles

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 66mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
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SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8