Lunch: Zucchini Noodles and Summer Vegetables with Sweet Pepper Chicken Sausage

Recipe by Jenny's Kitchen Fresh from the farmer's market! A light and flavorful blend of farm-fresh summer vegetables and sweet pepper chicken sausage.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Spinach, Basil

Health benefits of Zucchini Noodles and Summer Vegetables with Sweet Pepper Chicken Sausage

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 zucchini, cut into noodle-shape strands
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as Spike® seasoning)
1 pinch sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 sweet pepper chicken sausages, sliced
1 cup lightly torn fresh spinach
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 large tomato, diced
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook zucchini noodles (zoodles) in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 3 minutes; drain.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green bell pepper, onion, seasoned salt, and sea salt for 3 minutes. Add chicken sausage and cook until sausage is lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add spinach, basil, garlic paste, and seasoned salt to taste; cook until spinach is wilted, 2 to 3 minutes.
Place zoodles on a serving plate and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and sea salt. Add sausage mixture and tomatoes and top with Parmesan cheese; season with salt and pepper.

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