Burrito Zoodles
Enjoy a healthy twist on a classic with burrito zoodles!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 149cal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (or grape) halved
- ½ cup corn kernels
- 15 ounce can black beans drained + rinsed
- 2 tablespoons lime juice approx. 1 large lime
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt + pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
- fresh cilantro
- crema fresca
- avocado slices
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Start by spiralizing your zucchini into noodles if you're not using packaged zoodles from the store. Place the zoodles into a large colander inside a large bowl or your kitchen sink and generously sprinkle them with salt. This will wilt the zucchini and improve their flavour. Set it aside for 10-15 minutes while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- Then, prepare any toppings and/or sauces you'd like to use.
- Next, heat your beans with the lime juice and spices for a few minutes to absorb the flavours and turn off the heat.
- You may optionally heat the zoodles, however, it's unnecessary to cook them.
- Serve your burrito zoodles in shallow bowls and top them with the heated beans and remaining toppings. Enjoy.
Notes
- Prepare the toppings and spiralize your zucchini BEFORE heating the beans.
- For ease of spiralizing, use zucchini that are narrow, long, and straight. Or you may purchase pre-spiralized package zoodles from your grocery store to save time.
- Do NOT overcook the zoodles. You may serve them raw and cold, or just slightly heated through. Heating them for too long with make them watery and overly soft.
Nutrition
Calories: 149cal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 863mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1016IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg
