Zucchini with Spicy Romesco and Wilted Chard
This recipe calls for a spiral slicer, which cuts the zucchini into thin, pasta-like strands for a delicious take on the “classic” zucchini pasta with marinara. No spiral slicer in your kitchen? Try a julienne vegetable peeler or mandoline.
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This recipe calls for a spiral slicer, which cuts the zucchini into thin, pasta-like strands for a delicious take on the “classic” zucchini pasta with marinara. No spiral slicer in your kitchen? Try a julienne vegetable peeler or mandoline.
Ingredients
Wilted chard
- 4 oz. Swiss chard leaves, stems removed (4 cups)
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. grated lemon zest
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
Zucchini with spicy romesco
- 4 large red bell peppers, chopped (6 cups)
- 3 Roma tomatoes, chopped (3 cups)
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 2 Tbs. lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup raw hazelnuts
- 4 large zucchini, peeled
Preparation
1. To make Wilted Chard: Toss together all ingredients in large bowl, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Set aside to marinate.
2. To make Zucchini with Spicy Romesco: Blend bell peppers, tomatoes, oil, lemon juice, garlic, chili powder, and red pepper flakes in food processor until smooth. Add almonds and hazelnuts, and process until well combined but still chunky. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
3. Slice zucchini into noodles with spiral slicer, and add to sauce.
4. Divide Wilted Chard among individual serving plates. Top each serving with 2 cups Zucchini with Spicy Romesco.
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Nutrition Information
- Calories 342
- Carbohydrate Content 32 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 22 g
- Fiber Content 11 g
- Protein Content 11 g
- Saturated Fat Content 3 g
- Sodium Content 125 mg
- Sugar Content 19 g