This is probably one of mine and Cody's FAVORITE healthy meal options. Before I made these, Cody didn't really eat zuccini, but for some reason he LOVES zoodles! This is great for lunch or dinner and is low in calories and carbs, and makes for a GREAT pasta substitute!
For this, you will need 2 tools in addition to your regular pots and pans:
1.Julienne Peeler:
2. Potatoe Peeler
Okay, this is so incredibly simple.
First, you peel the skin off the zuccini with the potatoe peeler.
Second: Take that julienne peeler and start peeling that zuccini
Third: Heat a pot or pan with a little bit of olive oil or coconut oil and toss the zoodles in. Cook them until they start to get soft (about 10-15 minutes).
Fourth:Throw in meat of your choice and sauce of your choice.
ENJOY!!
You can garnish with cheese if you wish as well. I try to stay away from dairy so I personally don't usually do that (occasionally I will). I normally throw in some low sugar and no salt added marinara sauce (Trader Joes has a great one) and some ground turkey. Sometimes I go no sauce and mix in other veggies..point it-there are SO many variations with this recipe. It is great if you have kids and are trying to get them to eat veggies..they won't even notice a huge difference.
Nutrition in 2 Cups Zuccini Noodles with 4oz ground turkey and 1/2 cup of Trader Joes Marinara Sauce:
Calories: 230
Carbs: 20g
Fat:2g
Protein: 32g
You can add a side salad with this for some extra healthy cals if you wish..sometimes this goes GREAT with a glass of red wine :)
ENJOY!
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