Zucchini Noodle Primavera

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This primavera recipe cuts carbs by swapping out the pasta for zucchini "noodles." This quick vegetarian dinner is chock-full of colorful vegetables smothered in a light, creamy sauce. We like using prepackaged spiralized zucchini noodles to keep this recipe ultra-fast, but if you have a spiralizer and zucchini on hand, you can easily make your own.

Karen Rankin

Updated on April 22, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Soy-Free Vegetarian Egg-Free

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
3 tablespoons refrigerated basil pesto (such as Buitoni)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved
4 cloves garlic, sliced
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 cup matchstick carrots
2 (10 ounce) packages spiralized zucchini noodles (about 6 cups; see Tip)
¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions

Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; whisk until smooth. Add half-and-half; cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture starts to thicken. Add pesto; whisk until combined. Remove from heat; set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, garlic and salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes burst and the garlic is fragrant, 3 to 4 minutes. Add broccoli, bell pepper, carrots and the pesto mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli softens, about 4 minutes. Add zucchini noodles; toss gently to combine. Cook, gently tossing constantly, until the mixture is hot and the zoodles are coated with sauce, about 2 minutes. Divide evenly among 4 bowls; top with Parmesan and basil.

Tips

Tip: Look for packages of fresh zucchini noodles in the produce department, or make your own zucchini noodles; you'll need about 2 large zucchini for 6 cups of "zoodles."

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

313	Calories
22g	Fat
20g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 2/3 cups each
Calories 313
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 9g	19%
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Vitamin A 8079IU	162%
Vitamin C 76mg	84%
Folate 68mcg	17%
Sodium 375mg	16%
Calcium 234mg	18%
Iron 1mg	6%
Magnesium 35mg	8%
Potassium 914mg	19%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Zucchini Noodle Primavera

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