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Rainbow Zoodles with Tomatoes

Rainbow Zoodles with Tomatoes for #MeatlessMonday - kale gives it such a nutritious punch and the kalamata olives & parmesan cheese a savory, salty bite!
Course Vegetarian and Vegan
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 cups sauce
Calories 160kcal
Author Deb Clark

Ingredients

  • 2 small zucchinis
  • 1 small eggplant
  • 1 small yellow squash
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 clove large garlic - divided
  • 2 15 oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
  • ½ yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cups kale. chopped
  • 10 kalamata olives chopped
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper - divided
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes - divided

Instructions

  • Start with the sauce. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the butter. Chop the onions and add them to the skillet. While they are sautéing chop the kale. Make sure you chop it really well - add it to the skillet with the onions. Though it seems like a lot of kale, it will cook down quickly. Sprinkle with ½ teaspoon of pepper and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, stir well to combine.
  • Chop the olives and add them to the skillet along with the garlic. Sauté for about one minute.
  • Next add the two cans of fire roasted tomatoes and the parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine, reduce the heat to low and cook uncovered while you are preparing the zoodles.
  • If you want to stop here and use pasta - you're welcome to do just that, this sauce is delicious! If you are making zoodles - prepare them according to your gadget. When you are ready to sauté - heat another skillet over medium heat. Add in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil and then the vegetables & remaining garlic. Add in the spices - ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper & ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Zoodles only take 3-5 minutes to cook.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 478mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6755IU | Vitamin C: 83.7mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 1.5mg