Keto Tallarines Verdes
Savor the bold and herbaceous flavors of Keto Tallarines Verdes, a low-carb twist on the classic Peruvian pasta dish! This recipe swaps traditional noodles for tender zucchini zoodles, making it both healthy and keto-friendly. The vibrant green sauce combines fresh basil, spinach, creamy avocado (optional), rich Parmesan cheese, and fragrant garlic, delivering a luscious and nutrient-packed topping. A touch of heavy cream and olive oil creates a velvety texture, while pine nuts add a delightful nutty crunch. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or an impressive keto dinner. Garnish with extra Parmesan and pine nuts for an elegant finish and enjoy every bite of this guilt-free, flavorful Peruvian-inspired recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Pine nuts
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 medium Avocado
Instructions
Wash and trim the ends of the zucchinis. Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles (zoodles) and set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once warm, add the zoodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until just tender. Be careful not to overcook to avoid sogginess. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a blender, combine fresh basil leaves, spinach leaves, garlic, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts, salt, black pepper, and optional avocado (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Transfer the blended sauce to a small saucepan and heat over low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally to warm through.
Pour the warm sauce over the sautéed zoodles and toss gently to combine, ensuring the zoodles are evenly coated in the sauce.
Plate the Keto Tallarines Verdes and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and a few pine nuts, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy a delicious, keto-friendly take on this Peruvian classic!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 101.4 g | 130% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 104 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 9018 mg | 392% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.7 g | ||
| Protein | 30.4 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 664 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2509 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
