Zucchini Pesto Pasta

After weight-loss surgery, noodles are a no go. Pasta is high in carbohydrates, which slows weight-loss, and they tend to swell up in the stomach pouch which makes things uncomfortable. But! I have GREAT news! Zucchini noodles prepared in there right way really does make you think you’re eating pasta! Same great flavors. Same noodle textures. Same satisfaction. Perfect for gastric sleeve, gastric bypass or gastric banding patients. OR if you are non-surgical and follow a low-carb diet like myself. Try this Lemon Zucchini Pasta next!

Even my carb-loving husband gobbles up a plate of zucchini noodles. When he called on his way home from work for the daily “what’s for dinner?” phone call, he was super excited when I responded “Zucchini Pasta.”

I use a Serrated Peeler from the Pampered Chef for only $11. Well, well, WELL worth the investment. There may be other retailers for a serrated peeler, this is just the one I have! 🙂

Zucchini Pesto Pasta

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian, No Cook

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Steph Wagner

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Ingredients

• 2 zucchinis
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto can substitute basil pesto
• 12 oz pre-cooked chicken breast, diced

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Instructions

• Heat the pre-cooked chicken in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Meanwhile, using a serrated peeler or other spiralizer tool, begin peeling the zucchini into noodle strands, stopping at the seeds.
• Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside with the zucchini. Once the chicken has been heated, place on a cutting board to dice. Move the zucchini noodles and tomatoes into a microwave safe bowl. Add the pesto. Microwave for 4 minutes.
• Add in the chicken cubes and toss it all together. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 828mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 824IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg