Zucchini Noodles: Delicious and Protein-Packed Recipes for Weight Loss
1. Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Grilled Chicken
Ingredients:
2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced or sliced
1/4 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the spiralized zucchini and sauté for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
Stir in the grilled chicken and pesto, mixing until everything is heated through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
2. Zucchini Noodle Stir-Fry with Shrimp
Ingredients:
2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Add bell pepper and broccoli, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the spiralized zucchini and soy sauce, tossing everything together for another 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
3. Zucchini Noodles with Turkey Bolognese
Ingredients:
2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
1 pound ground turkey
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes (no added sugar)
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes to thicken.
In another pan, lightly sauté the spiralized zucchini for 2-3 minutes until tender.
Serve the turkey Bolognese over the zucchini noodles, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
These recipes are delicious and satisfying while keeping your carb intake low, making them perfect for your 28-day challenge! Enjoy!
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