Cajun Zucchini Noodle Pasta

9 45 177
Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
30 min 15 min 2
Cajun Zucchini Noodle Pasta
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Ingredients


2 medium Zucchini (peeled)
1 tbsp Coconut oil
1/2 medium Red onion (thinly slilced)
1 medium pepper(s) Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 medium pepper(s) Green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
1 package, sliced (8 oz) White mushrooms (sliced)
2 medium Tomato (chopped)
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 pinch Salt and pepper

Instructions


Create zucchini “noodles” using a spiral slicer or a julienne peeler. Place the noodles in a large mesh strainer, and sprinkle generously with salt. Toss the noodles well, and then allow them to sit in the strainer over a bowl to catch the moisture they release. Set aside for 30 minutes.

Melt the coconut oil in a deep skillet or dutch oven over medium heat and sauté the sliced onion and peppers until slightly tender, about 8 minutes. Add the mushrooms and tomatoes, and sauté for another 5 minutes.

Once the zucchini noodles have sufficiently sweated, rinse them well with water and pat dry with a towel. Add the noodles to the sautéed veggies, along with the Cajun seasoning, and stir well. (If you don't care for spicy food, start with half the amount of seasoning called for– this dish is very spicy as written) The noodles should be soft after just 2 to 3 minutes of cooking. Season with salt and pepper to taste (I added an additional ½ teaspoon of salt) then serve warm.

Serve and enjoy!


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 177
Calories from fat 75
Calories from saturated fat 54
Total Fat 8.3 g
Saturated Fat 6.0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 308 mg
Potassium 1190 mg
Total Carbohydrate 22.7 g
Dietary Fiber 5.5 g
Sugars 14.4 g
Protein 5.6 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Vegetables 7.1

Energy sources


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