Zucchini “Pasta” Skillet

This is a colorful, vegetarian dish that is Keto Diet friendly & loaded with flavor!

Prep Time: 45 min Cook Time: 15 min Total Time: 60 min

https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/other-main-course/zucchini-pasta-skillet.html

Ingredients

1 lg zucchini

1 md onion, sliced

1 bunch spinach, fresh

1/3 c almonds, sliced

1 tomato, fresh, diced

2 Tbsp bacon fat (omit, or sub olive oil, for vegetarian)

2 Tbsp butter

3-4 Tbsp olive oil

4 clove garlic, rustic sliced

1/2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp dried chipotle

1 Tbsp parsley

1/2 red bell pepper, sliced

1 carrot, grated

1/4 c grated pecorino or parmesan cheese

salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1

Run zucchini through a spiralizer to make Zoodles.

Step 2

Add olive oil to hot pan. Throw in almonds, garlic, 1 tsp dried chipotle. Toast until garlic & almonds just turn golden. Remove from pan

Step 3

Add bacon fat (if using) and butter to pan. Add onions and peppers. Sauté until translucent & tender.

Step 4

Add tomatoes. Cook just until warmed through.

Step 5

Add zucchini, spinach & carrot. Warm through.

Step 6

Add remaining chipotle, s&p, parsley. Stir together. Put in a serving dish, top with the almonds & garlic and then the Pecorino/Parmesan.