Healthy Zucchini Noodle Dinner Bowl
This Healthy Zucchini Noodle Dinner Bowl blends fresh vegetables, bright Mediterranean flavors, and gluten-free nourishment into one easy dish. A weeknight favorite that’s customizable, light yet hearty, and full of Tuscan soul.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Spiralizer
- paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium zucchini spiralized into noodles
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup cooked chickpeas or grilled chicken
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
Optional Toppings
- crumbled feta
- avocado slices
- toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Spiralize zucchini into noodles and pat dry with paper towels. If using pre-spiralized noodles, rinse and blot dry to remove excess moisture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and red onion, sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook until slightly blistered, about 2 more minutes.
- Stir in chickpeas (or chicken), oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes until warmed through. Then add zucchini noodles and sauté for 3–4 minutes until just tender.
- Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and garnish with fresh basil. Add optional toppings like feta, avocado, or pine nuts. Serve warm.
Notes
Best served fresh. Store leftovers for up to 2 days in the fridge. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat. Not freezer-friendly due to zucchini’s high water content. For meal prep, store toppings and zucchini separately.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 6gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2.5mg
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