July 7, 2022
Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta
Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta
INGREDIENTS
- 2 large zucchini, spiral sliced
- 1 cup spinach, packed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp capers
- 2 tbsp Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 10 kalamata olives, halved
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup feta cheese, crumbled
METHOD
- In a large sauté pan, over medium heat, add zucchini, spinach, olive oil, butter, garlic, sea salt and black pepper. Sauté until zucchini is tender and spinach is wilted. Drain excess liquid.
- To the pan, add sun-dried tomatoes, capers, parsley, and kalamata olives. Mix in and sauté 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and toss with Parmesan and feta cheeses before serving.

Ingredients 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided ⅓ cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts ⅓ cup chopped salami ¼ cup chopped pepperoncini 2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, plus more for garnish 500g chicken cutlets ½ teaspoon ground pepper 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced Instructions Step 1 Preheat broiler to high. Step 2 Mix 2 tablespoons oil, artichoke hearts, salami, pepperoncini, vinegar and oregano in a medium bowl. Step 3 Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large broiler-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with pepper and add to the pan. Step 4 Cook until starting to brown, about 3 minutes. Turn the chicken over and top each piece with the artichoke mixture and cheese. Step 5 Transfer the pan to the oven and broil the chicken until the cheese is browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F, 3 to 4 minutes more. Step 6 Serve the chicken with any pan drippings and oregano, if desired. Nutrition and Cooking Times Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 20minutes Serves: 4 Nutrient Value (per serving): Calories: 303cal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Carbohydrates: 3g |


