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Zucchini Noodles with Bacon, Ricotta, and Peas
Bacon, ricotta, and peas are the perfect toppings for this low carb, easy to make dinner!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 344 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large zucchini, spiralized into spaghetti noodle shapes
- 3 slices bacon, cooked until crisp and chopped
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet with the olive oil over medium high heat. When the skillet is hot add in the spiralized zucchini noodles, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Toss in the skillet for no more than one minute, just long enough to warm the noodles.
- Remove from the heat and top with the chopped bacon, peas, dollops of ricotta cheese, chopped basil, and more salt and pepper. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- This meal is best eaten right away as the zucchini noodles start to release water the longer they sit.
Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
288mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 288mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.