Low Carb Tallarines Verdes
Indulge in a fresh spin on a Peruvian classic with Low Carb Tallarines Verdes, a vibrant zucchini noodle dish that swaps traditional pasta for spiralized zucchini, perfect for keto or low-carb diets. Featuring a creamy pesto sauce made with fresh basil, spinach, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, and heavy cream, this recipe delivers bold, herbaceous flavor with a healthy twist. Quick and easy to prepare in under 25 minutes, the sauce beautifully coats the tender zucchini noodles for a light yet satisfying meal. Garnished with extra Parmesan or crunchy walnuts and served piping hot, this guilt-free version of Tallarines Verdes is a delightful option for those seeking nutritious comfort food that doesn't skimp on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons Walnuts
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 units Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchini. Use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to create zucchini noodles and set aside.
In a blender or food processor, combine basil leaves, spinach leaves, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
Add the heavy cream to the blender and continue blending until the mixture becomes a rich, creamy sauce.
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the zucchini noodles and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but not soggy.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the pesto sauce over the zucchini noodles. Toss gently to coat the noodles evenly with the sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes to warm the sauce slightly.
Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese or walnuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2369 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 200.5 g | 257% | |
| Saturated Fat | 98.7 g | 494% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 6105 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 99.4 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2776 mg | 214% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1474 mg | 31% | |
*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.
