Zucchini Enchilada Zoodles with Chicken Sausage

Makes: 
6-8 servings
Utensil: 
6 Qt. Grand Gourmet with Cover (Limited Edition)
Saladmaster Food Processor
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Contributed By: 
Cathy Vogt
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef

Ingredients

Recipe Description: 

This one pot meal takes all of the flavors that you love in enchilada pasta, without the refined carbohydrates. Zucchini is processed with Saladmaster machine into a noodle like shape, replacing traditional pasta. Beans and chicken sausage add in protein and fiber. Spicy or mild this is sure to be a crowd pleaser. This entrée is also gluten free.

1
medium
onion, strung, use Cone #2
2
cloves
garlic, shredded, use Cone #1
1
each
sweet pepper, small dice
1
lb
chicken or turkey sausage, fully cooked, diced
(453
g)
1
tsp
natural salt
(5
g)
2
tsp
cumin
(6
g)
1
tsp
chili powder
(3
g)
1
tsp
oregano
(1
g)
3
cups
pinto beans, cooked
(175 g
1
cup
enchilada sauce
(288
g)
2
lbs
zucchini, spiralized, use Cone #2
(907
g)
1
cup
jack cheese or mild cheddar cheese, shredded, use Cone #2
(113
g)
13
cup
black olives, sliced
(134
g)
2
each
scallions, minced
Directions: 
  1. Preheat Grand Gourmet on medium heat for 5 minutes or until water skitters and dissipates.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic and peppers for 2-3 minutes. Add sausages, salt, cumin, chili powder and oregano. Cover pan and cook for 3 minutes.
  3. Add pinto beans and enchilada sauce, stir. Gently fold in spiralized zucchini.
  4. Place cover on pan and cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle cheese and olives on top of pan and place under broiler for a few minutes to melt and brown cheese.
  6. Sprinkle top with minced scallions and serve warm.
Tips: 
  • Substitute fully cooked chicken or turkey sausage for ground turkey or lean ground beef.
  • Add in pinch or two crushed red pepper for a little spice
  • Watch this video for simple instructions on making Zucchini noodles https://www.facebook.com/saladmaster/videos/10155876369104729/
Nutritional Information per Serving
Calories: 
154
Total Fat: 
7g
Saturated Fat: 
3g
Cholesterol: 
41mg
Sodium: 
245mg
Total Carbs: 
6g
Dietary Fiber: 
1g
Sugar: 
2g
Protein: 
17g

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