Pregnancy Friendly Paleo Zucchini Noodle Primavera
Eating well during pregnancy doesn't have to mean bland or boring, and this vibrant bowl of spiralized zucchini, blistered cherry tomatoes, asparagus, and bell pepper is proof of that. The whole dish comes together with fresh, whole-food ingredients — no processed sauces, no mystery additives — which makes it a genuinely reassuring choice when you're being more mindful about what goes into your body. Zucchini noodles stand in for pasta beautifully here, and the trick of salting and patting them dry means you get a satisfying, non-watery result that actually holds up when tossed with the vegetables. Asparagus is a folate-rich star of the show, and the bright lemon juice and zest, fresh basil, and parsley finish everything with a clean, herby lift that feels light rather than heavy. Garlic is kept to a quick sauté so it stays fragrant without turning bitter, and the red pepper flakes are mild enough to keep things comfortable if your palate is running sensitive right now. A handful of toasted pine nuts on top adds a gentle crunch and a little extra healthy fat if you're up for it. It's the kind of colorful, nourishing dinner that comes together in one skillet and genuinely makes you feel good about what you just ate.
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4 servings
For the zoodles
- 4 medium zucchini (about 2 lb total)
- 1 tsp kosher salt, for drawing out moisture
For the vegetables
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced into half-moons (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, roughly chopped
For serving
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Spiralize the 4 trimmed zucchini into noodles using a spiralizer or julienne peeler. Place the zoodles in a colander set over the sink, toss with 1 tsp kosher salt, and let stand for 10 minutes until moisture begins to bead on the surface. Pat thoroughly dry with paper towels — the drier the zoodles, the less watery the finished dish.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp of the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the asparagus and bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender and bright, about 3–4 minutes.
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