Main Dishes Recipe : Zoodles with Plant-Based Meatballs

Zoodles, or zucchini noodles, are a low-calorie, gluten-free alternative to traditional pasta. Want to give them a taste test? This savory recipe features homemade zoodles and Pure Farmland's® plant-based meatballs topped with a bit of flavorful pesto and grated Parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound Pure Farmland® Plant-Based Homestyle Meatballs
• 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• ¾ cup grape tomatoes (10-12 tomatoes)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 2 large green zucchini, spiralized (about 1.5 lbs, before spiralized)
• ⅓ cup prepared basil pesto
• ¼ cup roasted almonds, roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Cooking Directions

1. Heat a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, then the meatballs. Cook, turning frequently, until even golden brown and heated through the center, 8 to 10 minutes total. Remove from skillet to a paper towel-lined plate. Once skillet is cool enough to handle, wipe clean with paper towel.
2. Return skillet to medium heat. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil, tomatoes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly golden and just tender (but not burst). Remove to a plate.
3. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, then zucchini noodles. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir very gently to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes or until zoodles are slightly tender. Add the pesto and stir gently to combine.
4. Transfer to a large serving platter and top with meatballs, tomatoes, roasted almonds, and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

• calories323.7
• carbohydrateContent13.3 g
• cholesterolContent5.2 mg
• fatContent25.1 g
• fiberContent2.5 g
• proteinContent15.7 g
• saturatedFatContent2.7 g
• sodiumContent1010.6 mg
• sugarContent2.2 g