Italian-Spiced Zoodles Bowl

A quick & nourishing bowl packed with flavor

Italian-Spiced Zoodles Bowl

Savory and Delish!

After a weekend of eats, it was back to basics with a big bowl of veggie goodness.  This time, a big bowl of Italian roasted veggies and quick sautéed zucchini noodles.

I roasted mushrooms roasted with olive oil, salt, pepper and lots of basil, and cherry tomatoes with just a touch of olive oil.  While these roasted, using just one pan, I pan toasted pine nuts, then sautéed chickpeas with olive oil, garlic, salt and basil, then sautéed the zucchini noodles for just 5 minutes again with a little olive oil, lots of garlic, salt, pepper, basil and tossed them in sesame seeds for crunch.  So much yummy flavor!

This bowl was super quick and easy, and so nourishing.. not just from a nutrient standpoint (but there are plenty of those!) but also because it is warm and cozy, and totally satisfying!

 

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Italian-Spiced Zoodles Bowl

A quick, nourishing and yummy bowl that is totally satisfying! Italian roasted veggies and quick sautéed spiraled zucchini noodles.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Sides, Lunch, Dinner, Veggies
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Servings: 2 bowls
Author: Healthy Gluten-free Family

Ingredients

  • 1 carton sliced mushrooms or 1 package mushrooms sliced
  • 10 cherry tomatoes on the vine if possible
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas rinsed and drained
  • 1-2 zucchini rinsed and spiralized with skin left on, 1½ -2 cups pre-spiralized zucchini noodles
  • Olive Oil
  • 2-4 garlic minced, divided
  • Kosher Salt
  • 2-3 tablespoons dried Basil divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Sesame Seeds
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

Roasted Veggies

  • Preheat oven to 400 degree F, and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Toss Mushrooms in olive oil, then place in single layer on baking sheet. Sprinkle with lots of basil (I use 1-1 1/2 tablespoons), salt and pepper to taste. Bake 25 minutes or until tender and just starting to get crispy.
  • Gently toss tomatoes in a touch of olive oil. Place on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until tender and skin started to blister or separate from the tomato.

Sauteed pine nuts and chickpeas

  • While the veggies roast, heat a medium saute pan over medium heat. Add pine nuts and toast for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until lightly toasted or golden. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Wipe clean the pan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. When olive oil hot and shimmering, not burning, add 1-2 garlic cloves, minced, heat for 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add chickpeas and heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until desired crispiness. (I usually sautéed just 5-7 minutes) Season with salt, pepper and basil if desired. Remove from heat. Set aside.

Zoodles

  • Using the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. When olive oil hot and shimmering (not smoking), add garlic, stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add zucchini noodles. Saute stirring frequently until Zucchini noodles are tender crisp, approximately 5- 7 minutes. ( Adjust cooking time if your noodles are thicker or thinner). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Season with basil if desired. Add sesame seeds and stir to combine.

Assemble

  • In each bowl, place 1/2 the zoodles, mushrooms, chickpeas, and tomatoes. Garnish with pine nuts and fresh basil. Enjoy!
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