Zucchini Noodle Bowls with Chicken Sausage & Pesto

Cut down on prep time for this meal-prep zoodle recipe by using premade zucchini noodles from the produce section. Canned beans and precooked chicken sausage heat in about 5 minutes and add protein, while store-bought refrigerated pesto serves as a fast and flavorful topping.

Carolyn A. Hodges, R.D. Updated July 09, 2019
Source: EatingWell.com, January 2019

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active:
15 mins
total:
15 mins
Servings:
4

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring often, until browned and heated through, about 5 minutes.

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  • Divide zucchini noodles among 4 single-serving containers with lids (about 2 cups per container). Top each with equal amounts of the sausage, beans, peppers and pesto.

  • To reheat, vent the lid and microwave on High until the sausage is steaming and the noodles are tender, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.

Tips

To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 container
Per Serving:
327 calories; protein 16.3g; carbohydrates 29.2g; dietary fiber 6.3g; sugars 2.8g; fat 13.7g; saturated fat 1.5g; cholesterol 31.5mg; vitamin a iu 1840.1IU; vitamin c 6.6mg; folate 34.3mcg; calcium 122.8mg; iron 2.6mg; magnesium 71.9mg; potassium 594.9mg; sodium 772.8mg; thiamin 0.6mg.
Exchanges:

2 1/2 vegetable, 2 fat, 1 1/2 lean protein, 1 starch

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