Zoodles in Mediterranean Tomato Sauce

Gosh, it’s been awhile since we’ve made zoodles. For awhile there we were making, eating, and sharing zoodle recipes every week it seems like. We took a little bit of a hiatus it seems, but don’t worry – the zoodles are back! This time, they’re topped with a deliciously spicy sauce that makes you think you’re on the Mediterranean coast.

Even better news? This meal is simple to make – it only takes a few minutes of active preparation. Even more better news? This vegetarian dish is healthy and pretty darn low calorie. A great meal to sneak in to your weekly meal rotation.

Zoodles in Mediterranean Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 

• 2 large zucchini
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp brine from kalamata olives
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• Fresh ground black pepper
• ~10 kalamata olives, sliced
• 2 oz feta cheese

Instructions: 

1. Prepare the zoodles – see our instructions if needed!
2. Heat olive oil in a small pan over medium heat.
3. Once heated, add the garlic and cook for just a ~2 minutes until beginning to be fragrant.
4. Now lower heat to low-medium and stir in the tomato paste, vinegar, olive brine, red pepper flakes, and several turns of fresh ground black pepper. Stir to combine into a thick, saucy paste.
5. After a couple minutes of letting the sauce ingredient meld, toss in the zoodles and olives. Stir to coat the zoodle in the sauce, then cover for 5 minutes.
6. Once the zoodles are heated through, you’re ready to serve, topped with the feta cheese!

Light meal for 2