Zucchini Noodles and Summer Vegetables with Sweet Pepper Chicken Sausage

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Fresh from the farmer's market! A light and flavorful blend of farm-fresh summer vegetables and sweet pepper chicken sausage.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
12 mins
Total Time:
27 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 zucchini, cut into noodle-shape strands

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper

  • cup chopped white onion

  • 1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as Spike® seasoning)

  • 1 pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 sweet pepper chicken sausages, sliced

  • 1 cup lightly torn fresh spinach

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste

  • 1 large tomato, diced

  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook zucchini noodles (zoodles) in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes; drain.

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green bell pepper, onion, seasoned salt, and sea salt for 3 minutes. Add chicken sausage and cook until sausage is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add spinach, basil, garlic paste, and seasoned salt to taste; cook until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Place zoodles on a serving plate and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sea salt. Add sausage mixture and tomatoes and top with Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper.

Cook's Notes:

Cut zucchini into noodle shapes by using a mandolin or spiralizing device.

Replace 1 teaspoon garlic paste with 3 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

208 Calories
14g Fat
9g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 208
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 40mg 13%
Sodium 1407mg 61%
Total Carbohydrate 9g 3%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 12g 23%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 383mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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